A search operation has been launched for about 30 inmates who have escaped from the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre following a clash there, Police said.
At least 24 others have been admitted to the Welikanda hospital after being injured in the clash.
Over 90 inmates had escaped from the Centre during the clash, but about 60 have been located and brought back to the Centre.
Security in the rehabilitation Centre has been increased following the incident, an official at the Centre said.
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan has been arrested by the CID in Batticaloa.
A person who carried a nine millimeter fire arm to the departure terminal of the Bandaranike International airport was arrested by airport police yesterday.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been summoned by the Bribery Commission following a statement he made supporting MP Chamara Sampath Dissanayake who is in custody.
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