(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Special Task Force (STF) was first deployed to Angunakolapelessa Prison, however, the inmates of the prison launched a protest against this action.
The Police Special Task Force (STF) will be deployed for the security of Welikada, Magazine and Colombo Remand Prisons, with effect from today (25).
The Ministry of Justice and Prison Reforms said, STF will be in charge of the external security of these prisons and of inspecting the persons entering prison premises.
The decision was taken by the Ministry in order to curb various rackets taking place within prisons.
