An investigation into the incident at the Negombo prison will be taken over by the Criminal Investigation Department, following a request made to Negombo Chief Magistrate Shilani Perera for permission.

Negombo Chief Magistrate Shilani Perera granted permission today and ordered the Criminal Investigation Department to conduct further investigations into the incident and report the facts to the court.

The Criminal Investigation Department officers informed the court that the ongoing investigation into the incident will be taken over under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

The officers stated that the investigations are being conducted regarding the murder of 29 individuals and causing mischief of nearly 120 million rupees to prison property.