A judicial medical examination has determined that an inmate who died during recent unrest at Mahara Prison died from excessive blood loss, with authorities continuing their investigation into the circumstances.
A post-mortem examination conducted at Ragama Teaching Hospital has revealed that excessive blood loss was the cause of death for an inmate who died during disturbances at Mahara Prison. The examination was performed by a specialized team of judicial medical officers on March 3rd.
Following the completion of the post-mortem procedure, the deceased's remains were released to family members in Wattala. Details regarding the specific circumstances that led to the bleeding have not been disclosed in available reports.
Authorities have indicated that investigations into the incident remain ongoing. The examination represents an initial step in establishing the facts surrounding the death during the prison unrest.
