President Maithripala Sirisena pardoned 432 prisoners serving time around the country for minor offences on the occasion of Vesak.
Prisons Department spokesperson Thushara Upuldeniya said 432 short-term prisoners who were detained in 29 prisons in the country and had failed to pay their fines, were released on the pardon of President Maithripala Sirisena.
Four women are among the prisoners released, the Prison official said. The President has given the order after the Ministry of Prisons Reforms recommended the release.
Source : Colombo Page
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