Video: Hangmen: 14 interviewed for two posts

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Prisons Department said today 14 applicants for the two vacant posts of Hangmen were interviewed by a three-member panel comprising officials of the Public Administration and Home Affairs Ministry, Justice Ministry and Prisons Department at the Prisons Head Office.

Prisons Commissioner Rohana Pushpakumara said two applicants would be selected after the interviews were completed.

He said those who had studied up to grade eight and aged between 19 and 40 and physically and mentally fit would be considered for the post.

“Those selected will have to undergo three weeks training and a medical check-up,” Mr. Pushpakumara said. (Ajith Siriwardana and Indika Sri Aravinda)

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Labby Tuesday, 13 October 2015 06:09 PM

what a nightmare.

Nadeesha Tuesday, 13 October 2015 09:04 PM

Most of our politicians would not have applied for the position because of the required educational qualifications.

clueless Wednesday, 14 October 2015 05:36 AM

Sickening

Sincere Wednesday, 14 October 2015 11:30 AM

One of the questions that must have been put to the candidates at the interview: Tell us how many guys you have hanged in the past:

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