JMO: Remand prisoner died of internal haemorrhage caused by gunshot injuries
By S.K. Samaranayake Judicial Medical Officer Dr. Prabath Serasinghe of the National Hospital of Kandy, who performed a post-mortem examination on Tuesday (03) on a court order, has determined that a remand prisoner’s death at Pallekele Dumbara Bogambara Prison was caused by internal haemorrhage resulting from gunshot injuries. The deceased, identified as Jayasinghe Pedige Kushan […]
Pallekele Dumbara Bogambara Prison witnessed the death of a remand prisoner on March 3rd, resulting from internal haemorrhage caused by gunshot injuries. The deceased, identified as Jayasinghe Pedige Kushan Nawoda, was a 27-year-old married man from Kuragama, Poholiyadda, Galagedara. According to the post-mortem examination conducted by Dr. Prabath Serasinghe, the cause of death was due to injuries sustained from a gunshot.
The incident occurred on the 2nd when the prisoner allegedly attempted to escape from the prison. He was under remand custody for drug-related charges at the time of his demise. The prisoner's remains were handed over to his family through court order. The investigation into the incident was conducted by Police Inspectors Karunatilake and Meghavarna, under the direct supervision of Pallekele Police OIC Inspector Susantha Ekanayake Ilangasinghe. Further proceedings into the matter are set to be heard before the Teldeniya Magistrate’s Court.
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