Posted by ONLANKA Information Desk on July 17, 2026 – 7:33 pm
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held intensive discussions with senior jail officers on pressing measures to handle challenges in Sri Lanka’s jail system and stop incidents just like the latest unrest at Negombo Jail.
The assembly was held this afternoon (July 17) on the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, with the participation of Superintendents of Prisons, Jailers and different officers of the Division of Prisons.
The discussions centered on the primary issues presently affecting the jail system and the instant steps required to resolve them.
Particular consideration was given to the latest incident at Negombo Jail. The contributors held prolonged discussions on measures that needs to be launched to stop related incidents sooner or later.
The challenges confronted by jail officers and issues regarding their welfare have been additionally mentioned.
Jail officers mentioned this was the primary alternative they’d obtained to lift their issues immediately with the President. They expressed their appreciation for being given the chance.
Minister of Justice and Nationwide Integration Harshana Nanayakkara, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando, Senior Further Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage and Secretary to the Ministry of Justice and Nationwide Integration Ayesha Jinasena attended the assembly.
Commissioner Normal of Prisons Prasad Hemantha Kumara, Commissioner of Prisons for Rehabilitation S.Okay. Pallethanna, Commissioner of Prisons for Operations and Intelligence A.C. Gajanayake and a number of other different officers of the Division of Prisons have been additionally current.
