Major General Nirmal Coswatte RSP took over duties as the new Director of the Civil Security Department on the 06th of July 2018, amidst the blessings and wishes of the Buddha Sasana at the Civil Security Department Headquarters in Bambalapitiya.
A product of Dharmaraja College, Kandy, he joined the army as a Cadet Officer in 1981. Subsequently, he went on to be promoted to Second Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier and finally being promoted to the rank of Major General.
Major General Coswatte is a proud owner of the Rana Sura Padakkama, awarded to him for his brave efforts in the military operations to protect Sri Lanka in the 30 year war against the LTTE terrorists. He also holds immense knowledge in diverse areas by completing many local and foreign course, Basic and Advanced Commando course, VIP security course, Sniper training course, Military Police course, Hostage rescue and Counter Terrorist course: Conducted by Retired Special Forces team (SAS – UK), Military Justice course: Conducted by Naval Justice School – USA, Mountain Warfare course – India, Officer's Provost course – India, Mid-career course – Pakistan, Airborne and Ranger course – USA and so on.
He is married to Manthri Coswatte and blessed with a daughter.