Colombo (News 1st); Criminal Investigations Department Director SSP Nishantha Zoysa was transferred to Crimes Division of Police Headquarters on Saturday (10).

Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohan said SSP Rohana Premaratne was appointed as new CID Director, replacing Zoysa.

The transfers were ordered by the Secretary of the Ministry Public Security.

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