Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- In 2025, Sri Lanka witnessed an unprecedented crackdown on police corruption, with over 300 officers suspended for various offences, including direct involvement in drug trafficking and abuse of power, a Minister said.

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said that the year has seen a dramatic rise in disciplinary action within the police force compared to 2024, where 200 officers were removed from their service in connection with the incidents related to misconduct, including having links to drug dealers and organised crime groups, assaults on suspects, deaths in custody, and illegal detentions.

The year has already seen multiple high-profile incidents. In the latest incident, the OIC of the Okkampitiya Po...