Negombo Prison Unrest Causes over Rs. 100 Million in Damage
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A riot at Sri Lanka's Negombo Prison in July caused 100 million Sri Lankan rupees (approximately US$299,000) in material damage. Thirty-two people died and over 100 were injured in clashes between two groups of inmates. Following the events, a meeting chaired by the President was held to increase security in prisons across the country, and it was decided to establish a joint intervention mechanism.
Negombo Prison Unrest Causes More Than Rs. 100 Mn in Damage - LNW Lanka News Web
August 10, Colombo (LNW): Damage to property following the violent unrest at Negombo Prison has been estimated at more than Rs. 100 million, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Department of Prisons said the assessment of the damage is still being finalised while investigations into the unrest remain in progress. The violence broke out on July 5 when two groups of inmates clashed inside the pris…
Negombo Prison unrest causes over Rs. 100 Million in damage
Property damage caused by the July unrest at Negombo Prison has exceeded Rs. 100 million, while 31 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured. The Department of Prisons said investigations into the incident are continuing. The unrest took place on July 5 and 6, 2026, following a clash between two groups of inmates at Negombo Prison. A large amount of prison property and many inmate registration records were damaged during the incid…
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