Negombo Prison death toll rises to 26; probe committee appointed
The death toll from the Negombo Prison clashes has risen to 26, with Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara saying the victims include 19 inmates and seven...
The death toll from the Negombo Prison clashes has risen to 26, with Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara saying the victims include 19 inmates and seven prison officers. The Cabinet has appointed a three-member committee chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Priyantha Fernando to investigate the violence and recommend steps to prevent similar incidents.
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