19 killed, hundreds wounded after clashes break out in Sri Lankan prison
Violent clashes at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka resulted in 19 deaths and 72 injuries, including security personnel. The unrest, caused by fighting between rival inmate groups over drug trafficking and the seizure of firearms, prompted deployment of special forces and multiple investigations.
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