Negombo Prison inmates stage rooftop protest

Female inmates of the Negombo Prison started a protest today (05) climbing onto the roof following the violent clash between two groups of prisoners earlier in the afternoon.

Male inmates also joined the protest by climbing onto the roof shortly after.

The conflict resulted in hospitalising 34 inmates.

Two inmates died during the incident, and two others sustained critical injuries.
The two critically injured were transfer to the National Hospital of Colombo.

Police and the Police Special Task Force are currently on-site to secure the prison premises.