Three brothers; all DIGs
In 2005, the Sri Lanka Police Department promoted Harischandra Wickramasinghe, Jayantha Wickremasinghe and Wasantha Wickramasinghe to the rank of (SSP) Senior Superintendent of Police, creating a record for Sri Lanka as all three are brothers.
The Wickramasinghe brothers received their schooling in Colombo, the eldest Harichchandra and Wasantha, at Royal College, Colombo whilst the second at Thurstan College Colombo, and all three were high achievers at school and recipients of full colours as sportsmen.Charting remarkable courses in their respective lives, they are now embarking on yet another certain record for Sri Lanka and possibly the world; all three brothers are being appointed (DIGs) Deputy Inspectors General of the Sri Lanka Police!
This year marks the 150th anniversary since the commissioning of the Police Department of the island, the genesis of which was under the last colonial rulers of the island, the British. From its first Inspector General of Police Mr. GWR Campbell who steered the Force from 1866 to 1872, the service has evolved into a modern day 85,000-strong Police Force, fully equipped to face the gargantuan challenges of the 21st Century.
A remarkable trio such as the Wickramasinghe brothers, who have shown complete commitment and devotion to their careers, should be collectively recognized and honoured for their singular dedication to the service.
(The writer is a retired Senior Police Officer now at Richard Pieris and Company,
Security Department)