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At Least 19 Killed in Clashes at Sri Lanka Prison in Negombo
@AJEnglish reported that violence at the Negombo prison killed at least 19 people and wounded more than 100 others. The clashes began Sunday and continued into Monday, with the cause still unclear.
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At least 19 people, including four prison guards and 15 inmates, were killed and more than 100 inmates wounded in clashes at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka. The violence began on Sunday and continued into the following day. The Negombo hospital received the bodies of four prison guards and 15 inmates, hospital director Pushpa Gamlath told AFP.
She said more than 100 wounded inmates were also admitted to the facility. Local television station Hiru reported that at least 20 people were killed in the fighting. Police spokesman Chandana Herath confirmed there was a clash in the prison and that there were deaths, without providing further details.
Negombo lies about 35 kilometres north of the capital Colombo. The reason for the clashes was not immediately clear.
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