557 prisoners released

Prisons Spokesman Thushara Upuldeniya said that 557 prisoners had been released island wide today on presidential pardon to mark the 67th Independence Day.


“540 males and 17 females were released from 28 prisons,” he said.


“The inmates do not have to pay fines and seven days have been reduced from their jail term. Those who were released were minor offenders and those above the age of 75,” he said. (Chaturanga Pradeep)