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Warden Transferred After Alleged Prison Gate Shooting in Sri Lanka
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Warden Transferred After Alleged Prison Gate Shooting in Sri Lanka

From Lankadeepa · () Sinhala

Translated from Sinhala, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A prison warden in Negombo, Sri Lanka, has been transferred to another prison after allegedly firing a shot through a main gate.
  • The transfer was made for the warden's safety, and he will be assigned to office duties only at the new location.
  • Authorities are investigating threats against the warden following the incident, while prison officials requested leniency for him from the Justice Minister.

A prison warden at the Negombo prison has been transferred to a different facility after allegedly firing a shot through the main gate's window. The decision to relocate the warden was made with his safety in mind, according to Prison Spokesperson and Commissioner of Prisons, Anuruddha Gajanaike. The warden will be restricted to office duties at his new post. The Prison Department is also investigating whether the warden faced various threats following the shooting incident. Meanwhile, a group of prison officials approached Justice and National Integration Minister Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara during his visit to Welikada Prison to pay respects to deceased prison officers. They urged the minister not to take legal action against the warden who reportedly risked his life during a clash at the Negombo prison. The incident highlights internal tensions and safety concerns within the prison system.

His safety was taken into consideration in taking this step.

— Anuruddha GajanaikePrison Spokesperson and Commissioner of Prisons, Anuruddha Gajanaike, explaining the decision to transfer the warden.
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Originally published by Lankadeepa in Sinhala. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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