Over 12,000 inmates released to reduce overcrowding at prisons

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A total number of 12,339 prison inmates have been released from prisons across the country since December 1, 2020 upto today, in order to reduce congestion privailing in prisons.

Prison spokesman Chandana Ekanayake said accordingly, 1,100 remanded male prisoners and 26 female inmates were among the released.

Moreover, 10,832 male suspects and 371 female suspects have also been released from prisons.

Prior to being released, the inmates were tested for COVID-19 infections through PCR tests.

Earlier, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa issued a directive to release prisoners who could be granted a pardon, especially due to COVID pandemic situations.

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CEO Saturday, 16 January 2021 02:20 PM

well done. now please fill the prisons with real criminals including corporate highups for causing damage to our economy and society through their unethical practices. In Sri Lanka, corporate world commits an unpresidented amount of crimes.. sexual abuse, under paid workers, unethical and forceful biased practices, constructive dismissle etc.. Law should persuit these cases and have a mechanism for people to come forward.. this way we can have a decent work environment.. so many people hide behind suites and ties but their inside is dark and unclean.. most senior managers are family men with kids doing sexual favors.. this is why the corporates don't reach their full potential..

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Lolo Saturday, 16 January 2021 03:17 PM

If it’s happened. World record

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Lasith Saturday, 16 January 2021 02:40 PM

Not terrorists!

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Desillusioned Saturday, 16 January 2021 02:44 PM

Please release brave Mister Abeysekara too

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ravin Saturday, 16 January 2021 03:08 PM

Oh good as far as those release are jailed for pity offences or failing to pay fines. But not the serious criminals and politicas.

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Pantha Kumaran Saturday, 16 January 2021 04:02 PM

I am sure all are from majority The law is only for majority. What a country we are living in.

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Samson Saturday, 16 January 2021 04:49 PM

Highly qualified to enter are those involved in the two c bank roberies.

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Dee Saturday, 16 January 2021 07:50 PM

Better allow citizens to buy weapons to keep away criminals. They will now just walk upto the doorstep and demand, what to do? Call 119! And wait for a mobike and ask if we know who came?

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