IGP gives emotional speech

Making a very emotional speech, the Inspector General of Police Pujitha Jayasundara called on all policemen to try and win the hearts of the people at all costs, though they were being severely criticised by the latter. Almost with tears in his eyes, the Police Chief said, "Nowadays, the police are badly needed. There is an increase in the criticism of the police and that means there is a need for the police." He made these emotional remarks at a book launch held at the Police Department on Tuesday. The IGP also requested policemen not to lose their temper or take revenge from people.