2026-03-03 / Oral Question: Police Stations and Strength (Q.1174/2025)

Hon. Ananda Wijepala

2026-03-03

The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs informed Parliament that 10,000 Civil Security Department (CSD) personnel are being attached to the Police to address manpower shortages, with deployment already underway across several districts including Ampara, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, and Monaragala. The Minister acknowledged logistical challenges in postings, particularly in the Western Province and within officers' home districts, and stated that the government will endeavour to post officers within their home districts where possible. He further noted that a Cabinet decision has been made to provide an additional monthly allowance of Rs. 25,200 to CSD officers attached to the Police to cover lodging and meals for those posted outside their home provinces.

Mr. Speaker, due to manpower shortages in the Police, we decided to attach 10,000 Civil Security Department personnel to the Police. This is being implemented. Many CSD officers are in Ampara, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Monaragala, etc. Issues arose in attaching them to the Western Province and in attaching all to stations within their own districts. Nevertheless, we strive to post them in their home districts. Where an officer is posted outside his province, we will provide necessary facilities. Moreover, by Cabinet decision, each CSD officer attached to the Police will receive an additional allowance of Rs. 25,200 per month for lodging and meals. We are taking steps to alleviate their difficulties.