Committee Appointed to Probe Negombo Prison Unrest

A Committee of Inquiry was appointed today (July 7), with Cabinet approval, to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the unrest that occurred at Negombo Prison on July 5 and 6.

The committee was appointed by Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and has been tasked with investigating the circumstances that led to the incident and submitting a detailed report on its findings.

The Committee of Inquiry is chaired by retired Supreme Court Judge Priyantha Fernando. The other members are Additional Solicitor General and President’s Counsel Milinda Gunatilake, and President’s Counsel Mohan Weerakoon.

Senior Assistant Secretary to the President K.L.D. Asela has been appointed as the Secretary and Convener of the Committee.

The appointment was made with the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).