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prison riot

Coverage of prison riot in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 6 · 10:05 UTCMost recent: Jul 7 · 00:35 UTC
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Sri Lankaplace2Negombo hospitalplace2drug gangstopic2guardsperson1Pushpa Gamlathperson1guardstopic1
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  • CRIMEJul 7 · 00:35 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Sri Lanka prison riot kills 26, with more than 100 others wounded

    A prison riot in Sri Lanka resulted in 26 deaths, including seven guards, and over 100 injuries after clashes between prisoners from two drug gangs. Victims with cuts and gunshot injuries were taken to Negombo hospital following the overnight fighting.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 10:05 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Sri Lanka prison riot kills 23, wounds more than 100

    A prison riot in Sri Lanka killed at least 23 people, including four guards, and injured over 100 during clashes between inmates from two drug gangs. The injured were taken to Negombo hospital, as reported by officials on Monday.