Prison Escapee Drowns After Jumping Into Mahaweli River
A suspect who attempted to escape from prison and jumped into the Mahaweli River has drowned and is now missing.
Police said the incident involved a suspect held at the Pallekele Open Prison Camp.
The missing individual is a 39-year-old resident of Seeduwa.
According to police, search operations are currently underway to locate the escaped suspect.
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