Committee appointed to probe Negombo prison violence

Colombo, July 6 (Daily Mirror) - A committee has been appointed to investigate the violent incident that occurred at Negombo Prison, following approval granted at today’s (6) Cabinet meeting.

The Cabinet approved the appointment of a special committee to conduct a formal and comprehensive inquiry into the incident and submit a report outlining its causes, recommended remedial measures and steps to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Retired Supreme Court Judge Priyantha Fernando has been appointed as the Chairman of the committee, while retired Additional Solicitor General President’s Counsel Milinda Gunathilaka and President’s Counsel Mohan Weerakoon have been named as members.

The committee has been tasked with examining all relevant facts surrounding the incident in detail and submitting its findings and recommendations to the government.