750 prisoners released in Sri Lanka on Vesak festival
Published : 18 May 2019, 19:53
Over 750 prisoners were released on a presidential pardon, from prisons across Sri Lanka on Saturday, in view of the Vesak festival, local media reported.
A prison spokesperson said a total of 736 male detainees and 28 female detainees were released under the presidential pardon at a ceremony held at the Welikada Prison in capital Colombo.
The prisoners were held in five prisons across the country.
The prison spokesperson said those released were facing minor crimes.
The Vesak Festival is one of the holiest festivals celebrated in Sri Lanka as it marks the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Lord Buddha.
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