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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