The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (06) approved the appointment of a three-member committee to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the violent incident that occurred at the Negombo Prison.

The committee has been tasked with examining the circumstances that led to the incident, recommending action to be taken, and proposing measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.Retired Supreme Court Judge Priyantha Fernando has been appointed Chairman of the committee. Retired Additional Solicitor General and President’s Counsel Milinda Gunathilaka and President’s Counsel Mohan Weerakoon have been appointed as the other members.The committee is expected to conduct a full inquiry into the incident and submit a report with its findings and recommendations.