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Kandy’s old prison now a no man’s land
During a visit to the eight-acre Bogambara Prison complex that now seems to be a no man’s land, Central Province Governor Lalith U. Gamage said the entire complex should be cleaned, before further action is taken.
The Governor was on an official tour of the premises with Urban Development Authority (UDA) officials. The prison complex is now under the authority of the UDA, after the inmates were shifted to the Dumabara prison complex in Pallekelle.
The Governor held discussions in his office before inspecting the old prison complex. He said no attention was given to the prison complex now, even though a number of suggestions–such as converting the prison into a cultural park–had been made over the years.
At the discussion, officials from the Archaeological department suggested certain criteria and amendments to make this complex useful to the people.
The Governor said this massive structure could become a heritage site for foreign and local tourists who visit Kandy. Aside from UDA and Archaeological department officials Kandy Police officers also participated in the discussion.
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