Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The government's objective is to reduce the number of people imprisoned in the country, the Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara says.

He made these remarks while participating in the 27th Prisoners' Day ceremony held recently.

Speaking at the event, the Minister stated that the service provided by the Prisoners' Welfare Association for inmates in prisons is commendable.

He further highlighted the severe issue of prison overcrowding and stressed that it is the government's responsibility to ensure the necessary facilities to address this problem.

The Minister emphasized that it is extremely important to reduce the number of people imprisoned and to create facilities that protect the ...