An official investigation has been launched after a video of a birthday celebration inside the Galle Prison had made rounds on social media.
The Department of Prisons has instructed relevant authorities to immediately submit a detailed report on the incident.
Authorities have reportedly identified that among the prison inmates seen in the footage is a close associate of a prominent organised crime figure.
It has also been reported that several of the individuals appearing in the video have since been released on bail.
The prison administration is currently working to determine the exact time period during which the alleged celebration took place, as well as the background of the incident.
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