Escaped Kandakadu inmate found in forest, dies in hospital
Posted by Editor on November 12, 2022 - 10:31 am
An inmate who escaped from the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre during a clash on Sunday (November 06) has been found in the Welikanda, Sinhapura forest.
It was reported that he was lost in the forest and that he was found during a search operation conducted by the army.
He was admitted to hospital in a starving condition on November 10 and died last night, Police Media Spokesman Nihal Thalduwa said.
Last Sunday, a brawl broke out between two groups at Kandakadu Rehabilitation Camp over a bucket used for bathing.
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