Three prison personnel accused of being involved in the death of an inmate at the Kadurugas Ara Open Prison in Embilipitiya have been suspended.
These personnel include a jailer and two other employees who worked in the Open Prison.
The victim was a 49 year old resident of Galle and his relatives allege that his death was the result of an assault.
Investigations have been launched through the Prison Department and a special investigation team headed by a prison intelligence officer has been entrusted with the matter.
MIAP