25 to go free on Independence day

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Of the 166 convicts due to get remissions on Monday, 25 will receive sentence reductions which will end their incarceration and lead to their immediate release.

Head of the provincial Justice Office Rizal Manan was quoted by Antara as saying here yesterday that the sentence reductions would be given in conjunction with the Aug. 17 independence day celebrations.

He added that six prisoners would get an extra one month reduction in their sentences because they were regular blood donors during their time inside.

He expressed hope that the 25 to be released will go on to become worthy members of society. (01)