By Dinasena Ratugamage
A Tamil political prisoner who was released recently after 23 years in detention has married his longtime girlfriend within a week of being freed.
Shakthiwel Ilangeswaran of Vavuniya, was recently released from prison on a presidential pardon.
A large number of people had gathered to greet him on the occasion.
Ilangeswaran’s girlfriend had waited until his release from prison for 23 years.
