Srilanka, Feb. 10 -- Senior DIG K.V.D.A.J. Karavita has been transferred from the Senior DIG Community Police, Tourism and Investment to Senior DIG of the Criminal Investigation and Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) with effect from February 12.

DIG M.D.P. Dayaratne has also been moved from Ratnapura District to head the FCID.

Police said the National Police Commission has approved the transfers.

Last week, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said that FCID will be established next week to handle cases related to financial crimes.

Meanwhile, DIG P. Liyanage has been transferred to oversee the Western (Northern) Province from the DIG in Charge of Western Province Traffic Division with immediate effect.

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