Prisoners meet Namal: Call off hunger strike

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The 33 Bogambara Prison inmates, who were on a hunger strike called it off after meeting parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa today, Prison Department spokesman Gamini Kulatunga said.

Mr. Rajapaksa had assured the prisoners that he would take up their concerns with President Mahinda Rajapaksa with a view to resolving them.

The inmates had climbed the roof of the Bogamabara Prison last Friday to urge prison authorities to either release them or have their jail term reduced.

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Daya Monday, 06 January 2014 09:32 AM

We have jumbo parliament. But, president has to attend all the matters. On top of all with all the important matters he has time to listen to the prisoners and criminals concerns as well. At last everyone is human being isn't it?

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Ranjith Silvar Tuesday, 07 January 2014 06:51 AM

I don't know how the Ministers in-charge allow these jokes and undermining the Law of the Land. Aren't there any one who care to raise the concern? We certainly care on the Motherland and the release of criminals on any condition is abetting crimes. The Law of the nature will provide the judgement.

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Vimu Monday, 06 January 2014 12:49 PM

Criminals know the behaviour of criminals , they can negotiate ..

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s perera Monday, 06 January 2014 12:00 AM

We heard that they are asking to- either hang or release if da authorities take steps to execute them then they'll give it up immediately

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s perera Monday, 06 January 2014 12:00 AM

We heard that they are asking to- either hang or release if da authorities take steps to execute them then they'll give it up immediately

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Lima Monday, 06 January 2014 11:59 AM

ALL TAMASHAS OF THESE PLAYBOY WASTING COUNTRY'S MONEY AND TAKING ALL PUBLIC FOR A RIDE TILL THE KING IS RUNNING , ONCE THE KING FALL FLAT THEN NOT ONLY THEIR KITH AND KING EVEN GENERATIONS TO COME TOO WILL BE A QUESTION . THIS IS PUBLIC VIEW

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Cobra Monday, 06 January 2014 10:52 AM

I'd give my last rupee to find out what Namal offered the convicts to come down from the roof!!!

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Suq Madique Monday, 06 January 2014 10:16 AM

Was he there recruiting new members for the party?

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IRF Monday, 06 January 2014 10:12 AM

Oh! I didn't know Namal is incharge of prisons until I read this news!!!

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sobers Monday, 06 January 2014 10:10 AM

Minister couldn't solve the problem, so he should resign and let Namal be appointed the Minister.

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asoka Monday, 06 January 2014 07:13 AM

like father like son...amare mamai ewith inne eliyata waren...this is how MR solved the riots in matara prison...julampitye amarey the notorious killer became a obedient servant of MR...

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Ranjith Silvar Monday, 06 January 2014 09:23 AM

These jokes becoming a serious issue now. Where is the constituents? The law of the land is at stake?

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Dilan Monday, 06 January 2014 09:11 AM

A very good move.

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Calistus Jayatilleke Monday, 06 January 2014 08:58 AM

It takes one to recognize another !

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Exhorcist Monday, 06 January 2014 08:43 AM

Nam-al gimmick....... Y is he getting involved when there are ministers appointed for these subjects?? Election gundoos.....

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Concerned citizen Monday, 06 January 2014 08:34 AM

Why Not at a time when elections are at hand?

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Roshan Monday, 06 January 2014 08:31 AM

You need them for the Election work.

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lkboy Monday, 06 January 2014 07:20 AM

what? to pardon all the criminals?

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Regi Monday, 06 January 2014 07:20 AM

It is not very clear as to why the inmates have gone on hunger strike. Who is the Minister in charge for Prison Department and is he sleeping?

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