According to police records, Mr. Ananda Wijepala, who was appointed as the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, had previously served in the police force for some time.
It is stated that he served in the police as a Sub-Inspector from 1985 to 1987 while pursuing his university education.
Retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police, D.R.L. Ranaveera, who is currently serving as an advisor to the Ministry of Public Security, was a contemporary of the Minister during his time in the police service.
