19 dead, over 100 injured in Sri Lanka prison riot
Euronews1 min read105 words
Police said that overnight clashes between inmates belonging to two rival drug gangs resulted in several injuries, prompting the transport of the wounded to Negombo Hospital, located north of the capital Colombo. The confrontation, which took place within a correctional facility, involved members of organized criminal groups and escalated into a violent exchange before authorities were able to intervene.
Medical teams at Negombo Hospital treated the injured, while prison officials and law‑enforcement agencies launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities indicated that the episode underscores ongoing security challenges within the prison system and pledged to review safety protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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