Prisoners released on Independence Day

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Some 1,233 prisoners were released islandwide today marking the 66th Independence celebrations. A female prisoner is seen greeting the Pisons and Rehabilitations Minister Chandrasiri Gajadira at the Welikada Prison. Pix by Nisal Baduge

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Prisoners released on Independence Day

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