Prison clashes in Negombo kill 25 and injure over 100

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Clashes at Negombo prison began Sunday evening and escalated into renewed fighting Monday, leaving at least 25 people dead and more than 100 injured. The unrest started in the male ward during breakfast and spread after female inmates climbed onto a roof that later collapsed, initially injuring four. Officers who intervened were attacked and some inmates tried to break through the main gates. Negombo currently holds about 2,400 inmates. Authorities have begun transferring inmates to other centers, deployed riot control and the Police Special Task Force, and appointed a special inquiry team to investigate.

At least 25 people died and over 100 were injured.