New hangmen start training session

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Two newly recruited hangmen for the Welikada and Bogambara Prisons have started their first fourteen-day training session at the Centre for Research and Training in Corrections of the Welikada Prison, official sources confirmed.

They said the appointment letters were given to these two hangmen, from the Pitipana and Negombo areas, at the Welikada Prisons premises yesterday.

In July last year, the Prisons Department called for applications for the posts of hangmen and some 175 had responded. Official sources also said during the training period, special protection would be given to them.(Jayantha Samarakoon)

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Comments - 33

Indika Sunday, 03 February 2013 12:00 AM

Very good move. Have to start this process as soon as possible. Too many rapists around. via DM Android App

weera Saturday, 02 February 2013 07:40 AM

How to put the loop around the neck and release the platform.

Rata Haraka Saturday, 02 February 2013 07:48 AM

This would be great news if the judiciary was truly independent and fair. With the current situation, much is left to be seen. Haiyo.

Muhammad Saturday, 02 February 2013 12:00 AM

Cases of Shot dead by police while try to escape will be reduced. via DM Android App

Antonsunil Saturday, 02 February 2013 08:04 PM

Hang the politician first

Mohideen Saturday, 02 February 2013 08:28 PM

weal said,

kumudini Sunday, 03 February 2013 12:51 AM

It so sad that we go backward in life than forward !!!

Ruzaick Sunday, 03 February 2013 03:21 AM

First to be hanged Dr. Mervin.

david stranges Sunday, 03 February 2013 03:40 AM

maybe a few people like Dr.mervyn silva can be sent to him for some practice sessions.

Observer Saturday, 02 February 2013 07:21 AM

Training wont be a problem, as there are so many politicians to be hanged.

zamee Sunday, 03 February 2013 12:00 AM

good news i hope in srilanka rape & murder will stop via DM Android App

Rom Sunday, 03 February 2013 05:09 AM

The best job I guess in SL, you get paid for just waiting !!!!!!

Apsara Sunday, 03 February 2013 06:29 AM

We should concern about the grave situation of unemployment rates in SL. 175 applications were received for 02 positions - for an unwelcome position in our society. I read in a previous article on the same issue that even graduates applied for this position.

Naari Sunday, 03 February 2013 07:33 AM

guess he/she needs dispensable convicts to practice.....

Silva de Mervin Sunday, 03 February 2013 09:59 AM

The trainers will be blocked by Dr Mervin, as he can't tolerate cruelty to a living being.

Duminda Sunday, 03 February 2013 11:34 AM

Best move.. If government implemented death penalty definitely the crime rate will be reduced -1st Kahawatta murderer & Panadura tripple murderer should hang to death.

gOBBAYA Sunday, 03 February 2013 11:35 AM

They hang dummies,just as the waight as the humans.

Anna Saturday, 02 February 2013 12:00 AM

Finally!!!!!!! via DM Android App

Pasel Saturday, 02 February 2013 07:10 AM

The hangman is going to practice on politicians

Lucky Weeramantry Saturday, 02 February 2013 06:47 AM

Yes Good thing, They Can Practice By Hanging The Rapists.

Mohamed Mohideen Saturday, 02 February 2013 05:34 AM

Very Gooooooood News. Will they enforce it?

F Saturday, 02 February 2013 12:00 AM

Hope that the last minute telephone calls from the authority would not let the culprits escape from the rope via DM Android App

Abbath Saturday, 02 February 2013 05:03 AM

The way things are going in our banana republic these two will have enough hands-on experience soon

lalitha Saturday, 02 February 2013 04:58 AM

the Dr. from kelaniya will probably be doing the training n after 14days he might become a professor

lk Saturday, 02 February 2013 04:55 AM

first hang the rapists!

Ramzeel Saturday, 02 February 2013 04:49 AM

Let them start training by hanging the corrupt politicians. No Sri Lankan would object the hanging of politicians

karuna Saturday, 02 February 2013 04:52 AM

good move,train can be start with people who oppose this,

Campas boy Saturday, 02 February 2013 04:05 AM

Hanging a human. Aiyyo it`s a barbaric act.

Lankan Saturday, 02 February 2013 04:07 AM

It would have been gud news if Sri Lanka was practising law fairly. However these days all is decided by politicians. Hope innocent men wudnt get hung cos they go against powerful people.

hgvrnsb Saturday, 02 February 2013 04:05 AM

This can be unreasonable if the decision went wrong..

Gon Haraka Saturday, 02 February 2013 04:03 AM

Oh boy i am so happy - I really don't want to pay by way of taxes for murderes rapist, drug lords by putting them in jail and giving them free meals, medicine, shelter, security and cloths -

ANTON Saturday, 02 February 2013 03:57 AM

Very good news, hope monks won't oppose this.

tarzan Saturday, 02 February 2013 03:42 AM

how they train ??????????????????

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