Jailer at the Agnukolapalassa prison suspended

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A jailer at the Agnukolapalassa prison was suspended with immediate effect this morning (October 26), while four other prison officials had been transferred. Prisons Commissioner and Spokesperson Thushara Upuldeniya said these measures were taken after it was revealed that the officials neglected their duties during the recent protest at the Agnukolapalassa prison where inmates had taken over a tower at the premises.