To the Sri Lanka Police 13. Immediate steps should be taken to establish a police post within the premises of NIMH to enhance security of patients and staff at NIMH and also accelerate emergency response coordination. To the Department of Prisons 14. Ensure continuous presence of prison guards at the entrance of the Forensic Psychiatric Ward to main security. 15. Female prison guards should be assigned, in particular to the Female Forensic Psychiatric Unit to closely supervise the patients thereby ensuring their safety and security. 10 | P a g e