Colombo (News 1st);  Leave for all prison officers were cancelled with immediate effect, said the Department of Prisons.

Commissioner (Administration) of the Department of Prisons Chandana Ekanayake speaking to News 1st said all prison officers must report to their respective duty stations before 08:00 AM on Monday, 16th November.

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