COLOMBO (News 1st); The Cabinet has approved a compensation and relief package for prison officers who were killed or injured during the clash at the Negombo Prison.
Under the approved scheme, the families of each prison officer who lost their life in the incident will receive compensation of Rs. 5 million.
Cabinet approval has also been granted to provide Rs. 5 million in compensation to any officer who suffered permanent total disability as a result of the incident.
In addition, officers who have been classified as partially disabled with a 100 percent loss of earning capacity will be entitled to compensation amounting to Rs. 4 million.
Meanwhile, officers who sustained temporary partial disabilities will receive compensation of Rs. 3 million under the approved relief package.
