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25 killed, 100 injured in clashes between two groups at prison in Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times

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July 6, 2026

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25 killed, 100 injured in clashes between two groups at prison in Sri Lanka

The unrest began on Sunday at the prison in the coastal town of Negombo when convicted prisoners clashed with inmates who were being held on remand.

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Associated Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Clashes in Sri Lanka prison leave at least 25 dead, mostly inmates

Clashes broke out inside a prison in the outskirts of Sri Lanka’s capital, killing at least 25 people, most of them inmates, and injuring more than 100, officials said. (AP video Berty Weerasinghe) #srilanka Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Off The Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

At least 25 killed in Sri Lanka prison riots

At least 25 people have been killed – four of them guards – and more than 100 injured in prison riots in western Sri Lanka. The two days of violence at Negombo Prison, in a coastal town north of Colombo, began with clashes between two groups of inmates. Prisoners are alleged to have grabbed prison []...Click to read more

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 7, 2026

Clashes in Sri Lankan prison leave at least 25 dead

Colombo, July 7: Clashes broke out inside a prison in the outskirts of Sri Lanka's capital, killing at least 25 people a...

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

Clashes break out in Sri Lankan jail, 26 dead, over 100 hurt

Clashes break out in Sri Lankan jail, 26 dead, over 100 hurt

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 6, 2026

Inmates and guards killed in deadly fighting at Sri Lanka prison

Inmates and guards have been killed in fighting at a prison near Sri Lanka’s capital. Reports suggest at least 25 people have died and more than 100 others have been injured. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Sri Lankan prison riot leaves 26 dead and over 100 injured following two days of violence

Riots at a Sri Lankan prison have left up to 26 dead, seven guards, and over 100 injured following clashes between two groups of inmates. The riot occurred at Negombo Prison in the town of Colombo and lasted two days after an inmate reportedly informed about a drug trafficking racket inside. According to the BBC, the riot started after two inmates grabbed guards' guns, with two people killed and several injured that day. Following the shooting, prisoners from the male and female adjoining units jumped on the prison's roof and demanded their release.

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Related coverage for "25 killed, 100 injured in clashes between two groups at prison in Sri Lanka": Associated Press — Clashes in Sri Lanka prison leave at least 25 dead, mostly inmates. Off The Press — At least 25 killed in Sri Lanka prison riots. The Rising Nepal — Clashes in Sri Lankan prison leave at least 25 dead. Times of India — Clashes break out in Sri Lankan jail, 26 dead, over 100 hurt. Al Jazeera English — Inmates and guards killed in deadly fighting at Sri Lanka prison. Sky News Australia — Sri Lankan prison riot leaves 26 dead and over 100 injured following two days of violence