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Security personnel stand guard in the compound of a prison where deadly clashes broke out in Negombo, 6 July, 2026

Video. At least 26 killed and more than 100 wounded in Sri Lanka prison riot

Updated: 07/07/2026 - 10:28 GMT+2

The wounded were rushed to the Negombo hospital, north of the capital Colombo, following overnight clashes between inmates from two drug gangs, police said.

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