Statement from the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has started a Suo Motu ( on its own motion) investigation related to the incidents that have taken place in Prisons.
Three Regional Coordinating Officers of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka visited Anuradhapura Prison on 15th September 2021 to investigate the incidents that took place on 12th September 2021.
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka will summon all the responsible parties connected to these incidents as early as possible.