Minister Vows Accountability for Prison Officers in Negombo Clash

Minister of Justice, Harsha Nanayakkara, made a special statement in Parliament concerning the recent incident at the Negombo Prison. He emphasized the government's responsibility for the welfare of all prisoners, stating that if any prison officers acted illegally during the clash, they would face strict legal action. The Minister also confirmed that steps are being taken to provide compensation to the relatives of prison officers who died in the incident. Additionally, provisions are being considered in the upcoming budget to increase the salaries and allowances of prison staff.