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Committee inspects Prisons for overcrowding
Members of the Sectoral Oversight Committee inspected several prisons, including Colombo Remand Prison and Welikada Prison, to address overcrowding issues. The review covered kitchen operations, healthcare facilities, building conditions, and officer challenges.
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Committee members visited the Colombo Remand Prison, New Magazine Prison, Welikada Prison and the Prison Hospital yesterday. The inspections are intended to assess prison conditions and identify areas needing improvement. The committee is also looking into the facilities available to prison officers and the challenges they face in carrying out their duties.