Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Several politicians visited the Magazine New Remand Prison last night (22) following the remand of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Former ministers Duminda Dissanayake and Prasanna Ranatunga, along with a group of supporters including MP Chamara Sampath, arrived at the prison.

However, they were not permitted to enter and were later captured on camera by Ada Derana while waiting outside.

Former President Wickremesinghe, who was placed in remand custody, was admitted to the prison hospital last night (22) on medical advice.

An inquiry made by Ada Derana revealed that he was admitted due to high blood pressure and elevated sugar levels.

Yesterday, the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court ordered that former Pres...