Negombo Prison Violence and Clashes
A major prison riot at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka resulted in deadly clashes between rival inmate groups, leaving dozens dead and over 100 injured. The incident has prompted investigations, inmate transfers, and discussions about prison security and overcrowding issues.
Sri Lanka: Around 700 inmates have been transferred from Negombo Prison after the deadly prison clash that killed 26 people (19 inmates, 7 prison officers) and injured around 100. https://t.co/0a1UEP67cu
#BREAKING A prison riot in Negombo, Sri Lanka left 25 dead and over 100 injured following clashes over overcrowding. #Sri Lanka #PrisonRiot #Colombo @PresRajapaksa @SriLankaPoliceOF https://t.co/1Ot8ye6tXR
CCD, CID launch probe into Negombo Prison Clash Read more: https://t.co/ZIvA4QVaHY #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #SriLankaNews #SriLanka #NegomboPrisonClash https://t.co/au9pDB6wNX
A prison in Sri Lanka has seen another riot, with over a hundred casualties. Security forces surrounded armed inmates, and gunfire continued throughout the scene. #SriLanka #PrisonRiot #BreakingNews #Gunfire #SecurityForces #PrisonViolence https://t.co/mbyKzsQEjJ
#WATCH | Violent clashes inside a prison in Negombo, #SriLanka, entered a second day, leaving at least 30 people dead and nearly 100 injured. The unrest began after rival inmate groups fought, while several female prisoners climbed onto the roof in protest. https://t.co/qkznuCO7ed
25 KILLED, OVER 100 INJURED IN PRISON CLASH IN SRI LANKA #srilanka #prisoners #policepersonnel #conflictnews #internationalnews #globalwindow https://t.co/zMQ0OaVgjk
Negombo prison situation is ugly. How the hell did prisoners even gain access to guns? #lka
700 inmates transferred from Negombo Prison following deadly unrest Read more: https://t.co/6tAeRcRpbu #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #SriLankaNews #SriLanka #NegomboPrisonClash https://t.co/MGDIfOh1bw
Clashes in a Sri Lankan jail have killed 26 people, including seven guards, and wounded more than 100 in the worst #SriLankan #Colombo #WorldNews #Asia
The Cabinet has approved the appointment of a committee to inquire into the clashes at the Negombo Prison, headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Priyantha Fernando. #lka #SriLanka #Negombo #Prison https://t.co/7Ah4dFv9ic