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IN PHOTOS: 25 killed, 100 injured in prison violence in Sri Lanka

Updated On: 06 July, 2026 10:55 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The death toll from the unrest that erupted at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka on Sunday has reached 25, local media reported on Monday citing details received from the police. Pics/AFP (Text/IANS)

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The violence started after a group of inmates allegedly launched an organised attack in the prison during the morning, according to security forces. Pics/AFP (Text/IANS)
The violence started after a group of inmates allegedly launched an organised attack in the prison during the morning, according to security forces. Pics/AFP (Text/IANS)
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As the situation intensified, security personnel opened fire to control the situation and disperse those involved int he clashes

As the situation intensified, security personnel opened fire to control the situation and disperse those involved int he clashes

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As the situation intensified, security personnel opened fire to control the situation and disperse those involved int he clashes

As the situation intensified, security personnel opened fire to control the situation and disperse those involved int he clashes

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Sri Lanka's Minister of Justice, Harshana Nanayakkara, expressed shock and sorrow over the clashes that erupted at the Negembo prison

Sri Lanka's Minister of Justice, Harshana Nanayakkara, expressed shock and sorrow over the clashes that erupted at the Negembo prison

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He stated that he takes responsibility over the incident as it took place within an institution under his ministry

He stated that he takes responsibility over the incident as it took place within an institution under his ministry

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Speaking to reporters, Nanayakkara said the unrest has been brought under control. However, he emphasised that the casualties could not be justified and measures must be taken to ensure that a similar situation does not occur in the future, Sri Lankan media outlet Ada Derana reported

Speaking to reporters, Nanayakkara said the unrest has been brought under control. However, he emphasised that the casualties could not be justified and measures must be taken to ensure that a similar situation does not occur in the future, Sri Lankan media outlet Ada Derana reported

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