Female inmate found dead in Welikada prison

Female inmate found dead in Welikada prison

by Staff Writer 25-08-2018 | 6:37 PM
COLOMBO (News 1st) - A female inmate was found dead inside a cell at the Welikada Prison. Prions Spokesperson Thushara Upuldeniya said the inmate is believed to have suffered a heart attack. The deceased was a 50-year-old from Wellampitiya who was jailed on a drug-related offense. The body has been moved to the Colombo National Hospital and the post-mortem is due to take place.