Ada Derana has learned that an inmate at Matara Prison has passed away due to an illness, believed to be brain fever. Prisons Commissioner and Media Spokesman Gamini B. Dissanayake has confirmed that the inmate, who was convicted of murder on August 30th, died from the illness on December 22nd. Additionally, it has been reported that eight other inmates who are currently receiving medical attention are also experiencing similar symptoms. The Prisons Department stated on December 22nd that a total of eight individuals were hospitalized due to high fever.
