At least 19 killed, over 100 injured in Sri Lanka prison riot

Clashes in a Sri Lankan prison have killed at least 19 people, including four guards, and wounded more than 100, Euronews writes.

This was the worst prison riot in more than five years, officials said on Monday.

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

“There are some victims with gunshot injuries,” Hospital director Pushpa Gamlath has said.

Fighting began on Sunday evening at Negombo prison, which houses nearly 10,000 inmates, officials said.