Priyantha Weerasooriya
Priyantha Weerasooriya | |
|---|---|
| 37th Inspector General of Police | |
| Assumed office 13 August 2025 (Acting: 27 September 2024 – 13 August 2025) | |
| Appointed by | Anura Kumara Dissanayake |
| Preceded by | Deshabandu Tennakoon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Weerasooriya Liyanaarachchige Saman Priyantha Weerasooriya 9 February 1969 Dodangoda, Sri Lanka |
| Education | Gnanodaya Maha Vidyalaya, Kalutara |
| Profession | Police officer |
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Weerasooriya Liyanaarachchige Saman Priyantha Weerasooriya (born 9 February 1969) is a Sri Lankan police officer currently serving as the 37th Inspector General of Police since 13 August 2025. He had previously served in an acting capacity since 27 September 2024. Weerasooriya is the first officer in Sri Lanka to rise from the rank of police constable to its highest position.