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Former IGP C.D. Wickremaratne dies in suspected suicide
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Former IGP C.D. Wickremaratne dies in suspected suicide

July 17, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01Former IGP C.D. Wickremaratne has died in suspected suicide.
  2. 02He reportedly sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  3. 03Incident occurred at his residence in Athurugiriya.
  4. 04Police investigations into the case are ongoing.
  5. 05Wickremaratne served over 30 years in the police force.
  6. 06He was the 35th Inspector General of Police in Sri Lanka.
  7. 07Further details about the incident are awaited.
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Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickremaratne has died in a suspected suicide, according to Police. Police said the former IGP is suspected to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his residence in Athurugiriya. Investigations into the incident are underway. Wickremaratne, who served in the Sri Lanka Police for more than 30 years, was the country’s 35th Inspector General of Police. Further details are awaited. (Newswire)

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