Claims on Negombo prisoners died of dengue are false, says Minister Nalinda

Tuesday, 07 July 2026 - 18:40

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Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the claims circulating that several inmates of the Negombo Prison have died due to dengue fever, are false.

The Minister expressed these views while responding a question raised by a journalist at the Cabinet decision briefing held today at the Department of Government Information.


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