Alleged drug kingpin linked to deadly Negombo Prison clash

Police said a drug trafficker identified as Suresh, allegedly linked to underworld figure Booru Moona, orchestrated the clash between inmate groups at...

Police said a drug trafficker identified as Suresh, allegedly linked to underworld figure Booru Moona, orchestrated the clash between inmate groups at Negombo Prison. Ada Derana reported that two prisoners died, 28 inmates remained under treatment, and police and STF personnel were deployed to restore security.dailymirror +2

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