762 inmates granted Presidential Pardon for Vesak 4:03:00 PM IFTTT, News President Maithripala Sirisena has granted presidential pardon to762 inmates detained over minor offences today (18), in view of the Vesak Poya Day. The ceremony granting pardon for the prisoners was held at the Welikada Prison Grounds this morning. Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+