News Today: Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon to face Parliament Committee over power abuse allegations on May 19th.

In a significant development, Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon has officially been summoned to appear before the Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry on May 19th, 2025. The move comes amidst a broader investigation into serious allegations concerning the abuse of power during his tenure as Sri Lanka’s top police official.

The Parliamentary Committee, convened at the Parliament premises in Colombo, has been actively holding multiple sessions in recent weeks. The formal notification sent to Deshabandu Tennakoon marks the first direct step in bringing him before the committee for questioning under parliamentary oversight.

The investigation centers on accusations of gross abuse of authority, selective law enforcement, and potential misconduct while in office. While no formal charges have yet been filed, the committee’s summons indicates that the inquiries are moving into a more direct and focused phase.

This appearance is expected to be highly scrutinized by the public, media, and political analysts, as the case could set a precedent in holding high-ranking law enforcement officials accountable.

As the former IGP, Tennakoon held one of the most powerful positions in Sri Lanka’s law enforcement hierarchy. His leadership during a politically turbulent period raised both praise and criticism, but recent complaints from civil society groups and legal bodies have sparked renewed demand for accountability.