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Sri Lanka’s Negombo Prison riots leave 25 dead and over 100 injured as rival inmate groups clash over drug trafficking. Explore how extreme overcrowding, a surge in narcotics offenders and systemic ...
News Sri Lanka » Western » Security: Sri Lanka prison riot: 25 dead, 100 injured as inmates loot armoury in Negombo amid drug gang clash
A drug gang clash inside Sri Lanka’s Negombo Prison escalated into a deadly armed uprising after inmates stormed the prison armory, prompting security forces to open fire. At least 19 people were kill ...
News Sri Lanka » Western » Security: 25 killed, hundreds wounded after clashes break out in Sri Lankan prison
Tragic violence at Sri Lanka's Negombo prison has claimed 19 lives and injured 72, including security personnel. Clashes between rival inmate groups, reportedly over drug trafficking, escalated after ...
News Sri Lanka » Western » Security: Prison unrest turns deadly in Sri Lanka's Negombo: 25 killed, over 100 injured after rival inmate groups clash
The violence first erupted on Sunday when two rival groups of inmates clashed inside the overcrowded prison.
News Sri Lanka » Western » Security: 25 Killed, Dozens injured: What Caused The Prison Riots in Sri Lanka?
At least 25 people were killed and around 100 injured after violent clashes at Sri Lanka's Negombo Prison escalated ...
News Sri Lanka » Western » Security: Sri Lankan government declares “security operation to wipe out underworld”
On August 25, Sri Lanka’s Western Province Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) Deshabandu Tennakoon told the Daily Mirror that the police, in collaboration with its Special Task force (STF), had ...
News Sri Lanka » Western » Security: Prison Clashes in Sri Lanka's Negombo Leave At Least 25 Dead, Over 100 Injured
At least 25 killed and over 100 injured in violent clashes at Sri Lanka’s Negombo Prison. Security forces deployed, investigations underway.
News Sri Lanka » Western » Security: Negombo Prison unrest death toll rises to 25 after inmates seize guns
A deadly clash between rival inmate groups at Negombo Prison spiralled after rioters seized guns. The bloodshed has intensified scrutiny of alleged drug networks, prison security and overcrowding.
News Sri Lanka » Western » Security: 19 Dead as Violent Clashes Rock Sri Lanka's Negombo Prison
The unrest, which began on Sunday, flared up again on Monday after rioting inmates allegedly seized firearms from the prison armoury, escalating the violence.
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