He made this revelation responding to an oral question raised by UNP MP Buddhika Pathirana.
Minister of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs D.M.Swaminathan revealed in Parliament today (15) that, necessary steps have been taken to arrest the absconding prisoners. He said by July 31 this year out of 67 abscond prisoners 23 have already been re-arrested.
He made this revelation responding to an oral question raised by UNP MP Buddhika Pathirana.