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Jul 17, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
Sri Lanka former police chief Chandana Wickremaratna dies
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Former Inspector General of Police Chandana Wickremaratna died around 7:30 a.m. at Athurugiriya, police said.
WHO: Chandana Wickremaratna; Sri Lanka police spokesman F. T. Wootler
WHAT: Former Inspector General of Police Chandana Wickremaratna was found dead, police said.
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 3:47 AM ET
WHERE: Athurugiriya
WHY: He allegedly ended his life.
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