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A.C. Gajanayake

Coverage of A.C. Gajanayake in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 6 · 11:49 UTCMost recent: Jul 6 · 20:34 UTC
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  • CRIMEJul 6 · 20:34 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Clashes in Sri Lankan prison leave at least 25 dead, mostly inmates

    Clashes at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka killed at least 25 people, mostly inmates, with over 100 injured. The violence, sparked by rival gangs linked to the illegal drug trade, led to transfers of involved inmates and army deployment. Sri Lankan prisons are overcrowded, housing 39,000 inmates in a system designed for 10,000.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 11:49 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Clashes in Sri Lankan prison leave at least 25 dead and over 100 injured

    Clashes at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, killed at least 25 people and injured over 100. The violence, which began among inmates and escalated when guards intervened, resulted in deaths and injuries among both prisoners and officials. Sri Lankan prisons are described as highly congested, with over 39,000 inmates in a system designed for 10,000.