Sri Lanka prison riot kills 25, including 4 guards

At least 25 people were killed and over 100 wounded in a prison riot in Sri Lanka, according to reports. Among the dead are four prison guards.

A prison riot in Sri Lanka has left at least 25 people dead, including four prison guards, and more than 100 wounded, according to reports circulating in the intake. The scale of casualties suggests a major incident, but further details — including the location of the prison, the cause of the riot, and the identities of the other victims — have not yet been disclosed. The Zioneer has no prior reporting on this event, and the situation remains unclear.

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