A detainee linked to a schoolboy's arson attack evaded custody while receiving treatment at Kandy General Hospital.
Malith Nisansala Sanjeewa, the prime suspect from Thennekumbura, Kandy, was under remand for his alleged involvement in the November 26, 2022 incident.
Despite facing charges and remand, he managed to flee from prison officers guarding him.
The incident, which garnered widespread social media attention, has prompted ongoing investigations by prison authorities and Kandy police to locate the escapee.
