Superintendent of Anuradhapura Prison Remanded - LankaXpress

Superintendent of Anuradhapura Prison remanded - LankaXpress

The Superintendent of the Anuradhapura Prison, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over allegations of unlawfully releasing an inmate of the Anuradhapura Prison under the presidential pardon for Vesak Poya, has been remanded until June 11, Ada Derana reporter said. The order has been issued by the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court. The Superintendent of the Anuradhapura Prison was arrested by the CID last evening (08). …

Anuradhapura Prison chief arrested over illegal inmate release

(Photo: AI generated) The Assistant Commissioner of Anuradhapura Prison was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday afternoon (June 8). The investigation was launched following a complaint filed by the Presidential Secretariat on June 6, 2025, alleging that inmates had been released without authorization, in addition to those officially approved under the Presidential pardon program for Vesak Day. The arrest w…