Harshana Nanayakkara

Harshana Nanayakkara is the Justice Minister of Sri Lanka. He is currently newsworthy due to his involvement in the investigation of a recent, violent prison riot that occurred at Negombo prison. This riot, which involved clashes between rival drug gangs, resulted in a significant death toll of 27 and left over 100 individuals wounded. While armed police and commandos were deployed to secure the prison's perimeter, they were not sent inside during the clashes. Minister Nanayakkara's role highlights the government's response to the escalating violence within the prison system and the efforts to understand and address the root causes of such incidents. The investigation he is overseeing is crucial for maintaining order and security within Sri Lanka's correctional facilities.