An inmate who was rushed to the Ratnapura Hospital after attempting to commit suicide has died upon admission yesterday (Dec 22).
The inmate is reported to have been identified as a 24-year old who was serving a prison sentence over the possession of illegal drugs.
Police said that the remains of the victim lie at the Ratnapura Hospital.
Further investigations into the incident are being carried out by the Police.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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