A prisoner who was attacked by a guard at Jaffna prison has died from his injuries today, reported Uthayan and Tamilwin.
The prisoner, identified as 56 year old Krishnaswamy Balakrishnacettiyar, was attacked on April 20, and admitted to Jaffna hospital with head injuries.
The guard involved in the incident has been suspended, sources at the prison told Uthayan at the time.
Jaffna police have launched an investigation into the incident, the Virakesari reported.
The prisoner, identified as 56 year old Krishnaswamy Balakrishnacettiyar, was attacked on April 20, and admitted to Jaffna hospital with head injuries.
The guard involved in the incident has been suspended, sources at the prison told Uthayan at the time.
Jaffna police have launched an investigation into the incident, the Virakesari reported.