Negumba is a town on the west coast of Sri Lanka‘The death toll in deadly violence at a US prison has risen to 25, authorities said Monday. Clashes inside the prison between those who support drug trafficking and those who oppose it, which started on Sunday, turned violent again on Monday when some inmates snatched weapons from the prison. According to the local media, Hiru News, hundreds of people were injured in the incident.
According to preliminary investigation, A gang involved in the drug trade and another gang opposed to such activities had a bloody clash inside the overcrowded prison. The dispute that started on Sunday escalated on Monday. As the situation spiraled out of control, security was beefed up in the jail. A special police task force and riot control team have been deployed inside the jail to calm the situation.
Three inmates were shifted to Pallansena jail on Monday as part of efforts to restore peace in the jail and prevent further violence. Spokesperson of the Directorate of Prisons, AC Gazanayake, A special investigation team has been formed under the direction of the Commissioner General of Prisons to investigate the cause and circumstances of the incident. The spokesperson said the police have launched a separate investigation into the incident.
Sri Lankan Justice Minister Harshan Nanayakkarai Negamba on the latest situation‘ The court directed to submit a detailed report on the clash between the prisoners. It is worth mentioning, A magisterial inquiry was held on Sunday, the day the incident began. The entire prison situation is under strict surveillance and the administration is preparing to take further legal and security measures.
