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Former Police Chief C.D. Wickramaratne Dies; Suicide Suspected, Investigation Underway

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Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne dies; suicide suspected.
Used sergeant's firearm; died from personal reasons.
Two police teams investigate; no honours at funeral.

Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne has died following a gunshot incident. Preliminary police investigations suggest the incident was a suicide, with reports indicating he used his security guard's firearm. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Police have launched a comprehensive investigation, questioning over ten individuals and examining multiple angles surrounding his death. His funeral is scheduled for next Monday at Borella Cemetery, however, police honors will not be accorded in line with regulations for suspected suicides.

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Update #2\u00b7 Jul 18 · 6:47 AM

No police honours will be accorded to the funeral of former Police Chief C.D. Wickramaratne, with police sources citing traditions that prohibit honours for officers who commit suicide. Investigations suggest he shot himself in the abdomen with a police sergeant's firearm obtained under the pretext of inspection, and is believed to have died by suicide due to personal reasons. Two police teams have been appointed to investigate the incident, which occurred at his residence in Malabe, Talahena.

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