COLOMBO (News 1st); An LTTE inmate who was incarcerated for over 12 years was released from prison on Monday (11).

This was confirmed to News 1st by the Prisons Spokesperson and Commissioner Chandana Ekanayake.

He said the detainee was arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and was identified as a 29-year-old from Akkaraipattu in Ampara.

The detainee who was held at the Colombo Magazine Prison was released on Sunday (10) following a PCR test.

• Showers for several areas on Thursday (30)
• Party Leaders to meet today (30)
• Quick Passports for Foreign Employment: Dhammika makes first move as Minister
• ‘List from higher-up’ to issue fuel for luxury SUVs from Kolonnawa Terminal
• Another Sri Lankan man dies while waiting for fuel