A total of 278 are to be released under the presidential pardons in view of the Vesak Poya which falls tomorrow (22).
According to the Department of Prisons, prisoners from some prisons across the country, including 15 from Welikada Prison, 37 from Mahara Prison, will be given presidential pardons.
Ten female prisoners are among the prisoners who would be given presidential pardons.
It said the pardon will be given according to clause 34 of the Constitution.
