A security incident at the New Magazine Prison in Borella resulted in injuries to 11 inmates, prompting authorities to deploy additional security personnel and suspend visiting privileges.
An outbreak of unrest at the New Magazine Prison in Borella on the evening of the 7th resulted in injuries to 11 inmates, who were subsequently hospitalised for treatment. According to Prisons Department Media Spokesman Commissioner A.C. Gajanayake, the situation has since been brought under control through coordinated security efforts.
In response to the incident, authorities have implemented several measures to restore order and prevent future disturbances. Nine of the inmates involved in the unrest have been transferred to other correctional facilities, while additional security personnel have been deployed to the prison. Police units, the Police Special Task Force (STF), and members of the Tri-Forces were called upon to assist prison authorities in managing the situation.
The Prisons Department has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. As a precautionary measure, visiting privileges at the New Magazine Prison have been suspended for the day following the unrest to ensure the security environment remains stable. Authorities have not yet provided details regarding the cause of the initial disturbance or the specific nature of the injuries sustained by the hospitalised inmates.
