Prison Bloodshed: Sri Lanka's Deadly Riot The latest prison riot in Sri Lanka has left a trail of death and destruction, highlighting long standing issues of overcrowding, poor conditions, and inadequate security measures within the country's correctional facilities.
Death Toll and Injuries At least 11 inmates and two guards have been confirmed dead in the deadly fighting that broke out at Welikada Prison in Colombo.
The exact number of injuries is unclear, but reports suggest dozens more are receiving medical attention for non life threatening wounds.