February 03, Colombo (LNW): In commemoration of the 76th National Independence Day, President Ranil Wickremsinghe has exercised the powers vested in the office by Article 34 of the Constitution to grant a special state amnesty to a group of prisoners.
A total of 754 prisoners, comprising 729 male prisoners and 25 female prisoners, have been identified as eligible for this presidential pardon.
The amnesty will result in the release of these individuals from various prisons across the island.
This initiative aligns with the longstanding tradition of extending clemency on significant national occasions and reflects the President’s authority to grant special state amnesty in accordance with constitutional provisions.
