Former Presidential Private Secretary Sugeeshwara Bandara Transferred to Prison Hospital
Sugeeshwara Bandara, who formerly served as the private secretary to ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been transferred to the prison hospital following the development of a wound, prison authorities confirmed.
Bandara, who has been held in custody in connection with legal proceedings against him, was moved to the medical facility within the prison premises after his condition required attention from healthcare staff.
As a one-time close aide to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Bandara held one of the most sensitive administrative positions within the presidential office during Rajapaksa's tenure, which ended abruptly in 2022 amid widespread public protests over Sri Lanka's severe economic crisis.
Prison officials have not yet released detailed information regarding the nature or severity of the wound that necessitated his admission to the hospital ward. It remains unclear at this stage how the injury was sustained.
His transfer to the prison hospital has drawn attention given his high-profile background and association with the former head of state. Authorities are expected to provide further updates on his condition as more information becomes available.
Lanka Newspapers will continue to follow this developing story and report any new details as they emerge.
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these ppl always get hospital treatment, normal prisoners not so lucky
what wound? article doesnt even explain properly
yes same i had to read three times still confused