A disturbance at Pallansena Prison on Friday resulted in injuries to 28 inmates, who have been admitted to Welikada Prison Hospital. Multiple security forces were deployed to restore order at the facility.
A significant disturbance occurred at Pallansena Prison on Friday morning, resulting in injuries sustained by 28 inmates. The affected prisoners have since been transferred to Welikada Prison Hospital to receive medical treatment for their injuries.
In response to the unrest, prison authorities mobilized an extensive security response involving multiple agencies. The Police, Police Special Task Force (STF), Riot Control Unit, and Sri Lanka Air Force were all deployed to the facility to manage the situation and restore order.
To disperse the inmates and regain control of the prison, security personnel deployed tear gas as part of their intervention efforts. Following these measures, authorities successfully restored control of the facility and returned its administration to the Department of Prisons. The exact cause of the initial disturbance and details regarding the nature of the injuries sustained by the 28 inmates have not been disclosed in available reports.
