Steps have been taken to grant a special pardon to 388 prisoners on the occasion of the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day.
The Prisons Department said that prisoners serving their sentences in prison will be granted a one-week pardon for every year or part thereof they have served.
It is also said that the remaining sentence of prisoners who are serving their sentences in prison due to non-payment of fines will also be cancelled.
The Prisons Department said that the remaining sentence of prisoners who have served half or more of their prison sentences and are over the age of 65 will be cancelled.
A total of 388 prisoners, including 04 female prisoners and 384 male prisoners, are eligible for release for this special state pardon.