Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riot

Inmates destroyed multiple buildings inside Mahara Prison, just outside the capital Colombo, police said.

Sri Lanka deployed hundreds of troops and elite commandos on Aug 2 to contain riots at an overcrowded prison. (Photo: AFP)

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka deployed hundreds of troops and elite commandos on Sunday (Aug 2) to contain riots at an overcrowded prison where an inmate was killed and six others wounded, police said.

Deputy police inspector-general Sanjeewa Medawatte said the situation was under control after inmates destroyed multiple buildings on Aug 1 inside Mahara Prison, just outside the capital Colombo.

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