The Sri Lanka Department of Prisons has launched a high-level probe following a violent altercation between notorious organized crime figures Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias "Harak Kata," and Mandinu Padmasiri, alias "Kehelbaddara Padme," at the Welisara Prison facility.
Key Highlights
- High-profile underworld figures Harak Kata and Kehelbaddara Padme clashed inside Welisara Prison.
- Kehelbaddara Padme sustained injuries during the fight and was admitted to the prison hospital.
- An Assistant Superintendent of Prisons has been appointed to lead an official investigation into the incident.
The clash occurred on Tuesday night while both high-security inmates were being held at the facility. According to prison sources, the confrontation escalated quickly, leaving Kehelbaddara Padme with injuries that required medical attention. Authorities confirmed he is currently receiving treatment at the Welisara Prison Hospital under strict surveillance.
In response to the security breach, the Department of Prisons assigned an Assistant Superintendent of Prisons to conduct a thorough inquiry. The investigator has been instructed to examine the circumstances surrounding the brawl, identify how the confrontation was allowed to happen, and submit a detailed report on the findings. Further disciplinary and legal measures are expected following the conclusion of the probe.