Negombo Prison Clash Claims Up To 28 Lives, Over 100 Injured

A violent clash at Negombo Prison has resulted in a significant death toll, with reports indicating up to 28 individuals, including prison officers and inmates, lost their lives. The unrest, which began on July 5th and escalated the following day, also left approximately 100 people injured, 20 of whom remain in serious condition. As a safety measure, over 1,000 inmates were transferred to other facilities, but this has been followed by the deaths of at least two transferred inmates. The funeral for Chief Jailer S.H.G. Chandrawansa, who died during the incident, is scheduled for July 9th.