President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Public Security Minister Tiran Allen find themselves at odds regarding the appointment of the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), as tensions rise over the suitability of Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon for the role. This disagreement has led to the extension of the tenure of the current IGP, C.D. Wickremaratne, for an additional three months.

Sources reveal that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed reservations about the appointment of Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon as the new IGP. However, Public Security Minister Tiran Allen remains steadfast in his support for Tennakoon's candidacy.

The Sri Lanka Bar Association and several civil society organizations have raised concerns regarding Tennakoon's past, citing multiple inquiries and court cases as points of contention. These concerns have further intensified the debate surrounding his suitability for the prestigious position of IGP.

In light of the lack of consensus on this matter, the decision has been made to extend the tenure of current IGP C.D. Wickremaratne for an additional three months. This extension aims to provide sufficient time for further deliberation and resolution of the differing viewpoints regarding the appointment of the new IGP.

The role of the IGP is critical in ensuring the effective functioning of law enforcement and maintaining public trust. As such, the decision regarding the appointment holds significant implications for the overall governance and security landscape of Sri Lanka.