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Lanka prison clash: Death toll rises to 19

Tragic violence has erupted at Sri Lanka's Negombo prison, claiming 19 lives and injuring 72. The unrest, fueled by a clash between rival inmate groups over alleged drug trafficking, escalated when prisoners seized weapons. Authorities have deployed special forces and launched multiple investigations to restore order and understand the full scope of the disturbances.

6 Jul 2026 1:19 pm