Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Ajith Rohana retires after 38 years of police service.

Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police for the North Western Province, Attorney-at-Law Dr. Ajith Rohana, who completed a long 38-year service period in the Sri Lanka Police Department, officially retired today (08). In honor of his retirement, a ceremonial police parade was also organized at the Welagedara Stadium in Kurunegala.

He, who became the youngest Deputy Inspector General of Police in the history of the Sri Lanka Police, is a senior officer who earned the deep respect and affection of the public. Having obtained an LL.B degree from the Open University of Sri Lanka and sworn in as an attorney-at-law of the Supreme Court, he was also awarded an honorary doctorate in 2020 for his exceptional contribution to public service.

Mr. Ajith Rohana, who served as the Police Media Spokesperson during the COVID-19 pandemic and performed an exceptional media and communication mission, became very popular among citizens due to his professional competence as well as his simple and friendly qualities. During his tenure, in addition to the post of Police Media Spokesperson, he successfully held several other responsible positions, including a member of the Board of Directors of the National Child Protection Authority, and Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Southern, Eastern, and North Western Provinces.

Born in Kosgama, Avissawella, Mr. Ajith Rohana is an alumnus of Ananda College, Colombo. During his school days, he stood out as a prominent and talented orator, and later joined the police service, reaching the highest echelons of his professional career.