Negombo Prison Unrest and Deaths
A major riot occurred at Negombo Prison resulting in at least 26 deaths and over 100 injuries. The incident involved security forces opening fire, gang rivalries, and inmates breaching prison barriers, sparking discussions about prison reform and the justice system.
The Department of Prisons Sri Lanka has paid tribute to seven officers killed during the Negombo Prison unrest on Monday, describing them as ‘heroes who sacrificed their lives in duty.’ In its statement, the department extended deepest condolences on behalf of the Commissioner https://t.co/lWT9uArHs8
In recent time, when Arul was killed in #Eelam by #LKA police, many #SinBud expressed comments that were sickening. Similar comments are also being made against these grieving #Sinhala mothers #NegomboPrison. A morally messed up #Sinhala keyboard worriers! https://t.co/MsDtNGU1tg https://t.co/BODHGIKBte
Security forces opened fire after inmates breached prison barriers, says Prisons Chief Read more: https://t.co/Je8AF5eEyW #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #srilankanews #Security #inmates #prison #Commissioner #Negombo #clash
WATCH 📹 | From Gang Rivalry to Mass Casualty: What Happened Inside Negombo Prison? @ketkiangre @nitingokhale #Colombo #NegomboPrison https://t.co/h0TtgYrrvz
Court orders separate post-mortems for Negombo Prison Clash deaths Read more: https://t.co/cV0ozPE9Ng #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #SriLankaNews #SriLanka #NegomboPrisonClash https://t.co/lCB73J8N4o
🇱🇰 At least 26 people were killed and over 100 injured after a deadly riot at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka. Authorities have deployed security forces and launched an investigation into one of the country's deadliest prison uprisings. #SriLanka #PrisonRiot #Negombo #AsiaNews https://t.co/aKdFNIxOGU
During the Negombo Prison clash security forces opened fire as the only available measure to ensure the safety of prison officers and prevent inmates from breaking out and escaping - Commissioner General of Prisons Prasad Hemantha Kumara #prisonclash #negombo #srilanka https://t.co/1nutltxsEZ