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Welikada Prison Guards arrested over inmate's death

Three Welikada Prison guards have been arrested over the death of a 40-year-old inmate who allegedly fell ill after a scuffle following an escape attempt. The inmate, a resident of Borella, had been serving a three-month sentence at the Welikada Prison over a drug-related offence after failing to pay a fine of Rs. 5,000. Police Media Spokesman Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler said the three prison guards were arrested by the Borel…
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ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka broke the news on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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