At least 25 killed in Sri Lanka prison riot at Negombo as violence continues
At least 25 people have now been killed in the prison violence at Negombo Prison in western Sri Lanka, including four guards, as the two-day disturbance continued into Monday. More than 100 people have been injured, according to the latest confirmed figures, with some taken to Negombo Hospital and others transferred to Colombo National Hospital. The prison, in a coastal town north of Colombo, has remained the focus of a major security operation as authorities work to regain full control.The unrest began with clashes between two groups of inmates and escalated after prisoners were alleged to have seized prison guns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 14:34 LONDON
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At least 25 killed in clash at overcrowded Sri Lankan prison in Negombo
At least 25 people have been killed and around 100 others injured in a clash between two groups of prisoners at an overcrowded prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka. The violence began on Sunday and continued into Monday, according to the supplied report. The prison is about 35 km north of Colombo, the country's commercial capital.Officials have asked the Sri Lankan military to provide support to police as the situation is brought under control. A military spokesman said troops had been requested to assist but were, at the time of the report, on standby. Police sources said parts of the prison... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 11:36 LONDON
