COLOMBO (News 1st) –  A debate was taken up today(April 04) regarding the Sri Lanka Police in Parliament.

UNP MP, Ishak Rahuman noted that the police officials were not granted “batta allowance” yet as promised. He added that it was absolutely necessary for the police officials treated reasonably as they go through numerous difficulties in doing their duties. MP went on to state that some police stations do not even possess proper modes of transportation and this is unjustifiable.

Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms, Gayantha Karunatilaka noted that they will take necessary steps to inform the relevant officials regarding this matter.

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