Sri Lanka government says 3 inmates killed in separate prison clashes
Summary
Three prisoners died and more than 20 were hurt in two fights inside Sri Lankan prisons over two days. The violence involved drug dealers and gang members, and overcrowding in prisons is a major problem.Key Facts
- One inmate died at Colombo Magazine Prison after about 40 prisoners fought following a breakout.
- Two inmates died at Kuruwita Prison in a separate clash the next morning.
- A total of 23 inmates were injured and taken to hospitals from both incidents.
- The violence is linked to rival gangs and drug dealers inside the prisons.
- Sri Lankan prisons hold about 39,000 inmates but were made for only 10,000.
- Overcrowding and poor conditions cause unrest among prisoners.
- Recent stricter bail laws have increased the number of inmates awaiting trial, especially for drug cases.
- A prison rights group says drug addicts should be treated as patients and moved to rehab centers instead of prison.
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