Duminda Silva transferred to General Ward in Welikada Prison

Prison Media Spokesperson Gamini B. Disanayake confirmed that the transfer occurred last evening ( January 10). Silva, who is serving a death sentence, was initially in remand custody but spent much of that time in a private hospital in Colombo.

Following his conviction, Silva was placed in prison hospitals and later moved to a more comfortable ward at the Jayawardenapura Hospital and Prison Hospital. Duminda Silva was admitted to the prison hospital following a recommendation from a specialist doctor at Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital, where he had been receiving inpatient care.

These arrangements drew public criticism, with activists accusing authorities of granting Silva preferential treatment and VIP accommodations.

Previously, the Commissioner General of Prisons had reached out to the Director General of Health Services regarding Silva’s health, leading to the formation of an 18-member specialist medical team to assess his condition.

The medical committee’s recommendation, submitted to the Prisons Department yesterday ( January 10), stated that Silva no longer requires treatment in the prison hospital or any other medical facility. However, the report stressed the importance of providing immediate medical attention should any emergency health issues arise.