The committee said it would welcome any evidence or information that could be provided by the public on this tragedy, a press release issued by the govt. information depat said.

Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe recently appointed a three member committee headed by a retired High Court Judge to inquire into the shooting incidents where several inmates were killed.

He said the Committee office is on the fourth floor of the building at 35A, Dr. N.M. Perera Mawatha, Colombo 8.

It comprises retired Supreme Court Judge Wimal Nambuwasam (Chairman), retired DIG Asoka Wijetilleke and retired administrative official attorney S.K. Liyanage.

The public can submit their information or evidence on the Welikada shooting incident by telephone or in writing to the above address and their confidentiality will be guaranteed.

Tel No: 011-2697908, 0112699812.