Eight former LTTE cadres who were convicted by courts for LTTE activities have received a Presidential pardon.
According to Prisons Spokesman Chandana Ekanayake, this special amnesty was granted in accordance with the powers granted to the President by Article 34 of the Constitution.
As a result, four LTTE cadres held in Magazine Prison were released on 21 October.
He stated that two LTTE cadres would be released following the withdrawal of pending cases in the Court of Appeal.
In addition, the other two cadres will be released once the rehabilitation process is completed. He stated that it was referred to the Attorney General and that he will follow the AG’s instructions.
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