Four prison officers and four inmates died following renewed unrest at the Negombo prison today (06).
More than 40 other individuals sustained injuries during conflicts between parties as authorities attempted to manage the volatile situation.
The injured received immediate hospital treatment.
Police headquarters confirmed the deployment of additional security forces to secure the prison premises.
More than 40 other individuals sustained injuries during conflicts between parties as authorities attempted to manage the volatile situation.
The injured received immediate hospital treatment.
Police headquarters confirmed the deployment of additional security forces to secure the prison premises.
