Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- The government will not be prepared to show any leniency toward individuals involved in the sale of narcotics, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara says.



The Justice Minister made the remarks on today (01) during a discussion at the Mahara Prison on a joint mechanism aimed at ensuring a rapid response to emergency or volatile situations in prisons and improving the welfare of inmates.



Minister Nanayakkara said delays in issuing forensic reports had been a serious problem in the past, but steps had now been taken to address the issue.



He said the necessary recruitment had been completed for the Government Analyst's Department, while officials were working until around 10 p.m. t...