The Qatar government has decided to release 20 Sri Lankans who have been imprisoned for engaging in various illegal activities while serving in the country in view of the holy month of Ramazan festival. The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment said many prisoners in various countries have been pardoned for the holy month by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of the Qatar Kingdom.

Accordingly, 20 Sri Lankans who were imprisoned for various illegal activities were released.