Three prison personnel suspended over inmate’s death

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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

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