Prisons Commissioner General sent on compulsory leave

June 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM

The government has decided to send Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya on compulsory leave.

It is reported that the decision was taken during a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, Chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today. 

The decision has been taken based on an investigation into the allegation that a prisoner was released illegally under a Presidential pardon. (Newswire)