Aug 7, 2026
Three inmates killed, 23 injured in Sri Lanka prison riots as troops deployed amid overcrowding crisis
At least three prisoners were killed and 23 injured in separate prison riots across Sri Lanka on Thursday and Friday, prompting authorities to deploy heavily armed troops to multiple facilities. The unrest highlights severe overcrowding in the island nation's prison system, with officials suspecting narcotics dealers and gang rivalries as contributing factors.
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