List of inmates with death penalty sent to the President

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A high ranking officer at the Ministry of Prison Reforms confirmed that a list of 20 drug dealers sentenced to death, has been submitted to the Presidents office once again. The spokesperson further said that over eight of the listed inmates have appealed against the death penalty. Among the 20 drug dealers are two Pakistan nationals and a female inmate. He added that a list with names of inmates sentenced to death had been submitted to the Presidents office on a previous occasion as well.