A prisoner in Jaffna was attacked by a prison guard today, reports Uthayan.
The prisoner, whose identity remains unknown, has been admitted to Jaffna hospital after suffering injuries.
According to the Jaffna based newspaper, attempts to contact the prison for more information were met with evasion, as officials gave incomplete answers and abruptly ended the phone call.
The guard involved in the incident has been suspended, sources at the prison told Uthayan.
The prisoner, whose identity remains unknown, has been admitted to Jaffna hospital after suffering injuries.
According to the Jaffna based newspaper, attempts to contact the prison for more information were met with evasion, as officials gave incomplete answers and abruptly ended the phone call.
The guard involved in the incident has been suspended, sources at the prison told Uthayan.