Sri Lanka prison riot kills 26, with more than 100 others wounded
Summary
A prison riot in Sri Lanka killed 26 people, including seven guards, and injured over 100. The violence was between rival drug gangs inside Negombo Prison, and authorities are investigating the incident.Key Facts
- The riot happened at Negombo Prison, north of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo.
- Victims had cuts, gunshot wounds, and bruises; 18 seriously injured were sent to another hospital.
- Fighting began on Sunday evening between prisoners from two drug gangs.
- Female inmates in a nearby section protested by climbing onto a roof, which partly collapsed causing injuries.
- Seven prison guards died trying to stop the riot.
- The prison holds several thousand inmates but is overcrowded, with around 41,250 prisoners in a space meant for far fewer.
- The government formed a three-member team led by a retired supreme court justice to investigate.
- Security forces, including drones and a helicopter, monitored the area during the riot.
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