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Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa Held Under Enhanced Security at Welikada Prison
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa is being detained in a secure section of the women's wing at Magazine Prison in Welikada following her remand. Prison authorities have implemented special security measures for her custody.
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The Department of Prisons confirmed that Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been placed in a secure area within the women's section of Magazine Prison in Welikada. Prisons Commissioner Senaka Palletenna stated that enhanced security arrangements have been put in place for the former First Lady's detention.
Rajapaksa was remanded in custody following an appearance before the Colombo Magistrate's Court on October 7. The decision to place her in a specially secured facility reflects the high-profile nature of her case and the associated security considerations.
The former First Lady's detention marks a significant development in ongoing legal proceedings. Prison officials have indicated that she will remain under the enhanced security protocols established for her custody at the facility.
No further details regarding the charges or duration of her remand have been disclosed by authorities at this stage.