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3 sourcesJul 15, 2026

A transfer for the officer who shot through the hole

The prison officer who fired shots to control the severe violent clash that occurred on July 6th at the Negombo Prison has been temporarily transferred to Pallekele Prison with immediate effect. Prison Media Spokesman and Commissioner of Prisons A.C.

Gossip Lanka News English•Jul 15, 2026
By Gossip Lanka News English
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  • A.C. Gajanayake3
  • Harshan Nanayakkara
  • Welikada Prison
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  • Prison Department Spokesman2
  • Criminal Investigation Department
  • Prison Media Spokesman
  • Prisons A.C.Gajanayake
  • Katuwellegama Suresh
  • Negombo Magistrate
  • Special Task Force
  • Prison Department
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  • Dubai
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  • Prison officer who fired shots through Negombo prison door window transferred Hiru News - English·Jul 15, 2026
  • Officer transferred after prison shootingHiru News - English·Jul 14, 2026
  • Officer who opened fire during Negombo Prison unrest moved to PallekeleAda Derana·Jul 14, 2026
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