The death toll from the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison this morning has increased to 26, according to Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara.
Among them are seven prison officers and 19 inmates, the Justice Minister said.
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Death toll in violent clashes at Negombo Prison climbs to 26
