Women’s Affairs Minister visits female inmates at Welikada Prison

January 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM

Minister of Child and Women’s Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj engaged in an inspection tour of the Welikada Prison in Colombo on the first day of the new year (2025).

Commemorating the dawn of the new year, Minister Paulraj visited the prison and engaged in discussions with female inmates and children at the Day Care Centre at the prison.

Having inquired about the well-being of female inmates and the issues faced at present, the Minister also handed out gifts with essential items to them. 

Minister of Child and Women’s Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj was accompanied by Deputy Minister Dr. Namal Sudharshana, Ministry Secretary K.D. R. Olga, and other high-ranking officials of her ministry. (Newswire)