Defense Secretary Kamal Gunaratne yesterday (01) said that the situation at the Mahara Prison, which was in a state of unrest recently, is now completely peaceful. Of the 2,500 inmates currently in Mahara Prison, 189 have been identified as being infected with COVID and the arrangements have been made to provide them with the necessary facilities. Meanwhile, nearly 100 detainees who have been granted bail have also been sent home following the PCR tests being done, said Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne. The Defence Secretary further said that there were 21,000 pills of three types used for mental disorders in the drug store of the Mahara Prison. All other issues including the security of the inmates and prison guards at the Mahara Prison will be fully resolved by tomorrow (02), the Defence Secretary said in response to a question raised by Parliamentarian Sahan Pradeep.

Source: The Nation December 01, 2020 21:00 UTC