COLOMBO (News 1st); The four police officers who were killed when a fellow Police Sergeant opened fire at the Thirukkovil Police Station were posthumously promoted with effect from the 24th of December 2021.

The following promotions were made by the Inspector General of Police:

1. Police Sergeant K. L. M. Abdul Cader
Badge Number: 44132
Promoted to Sub-Police Inspector

2. Police Constable A. Navinath
Badge Number: 8861
Promoted to Police Sergeant

3. Police Constable T. B. K. P. Gunasekera
Badge Number: 78857
Promoted to Police Sergeant

4. Police Constable Driver D. M. T. H. Pushpakumara
Badge Number: 17382
Promoted to Police Sergeant Driver

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