Bodies of fallen Prison Officers brought to Welikada

The bodies of the seven prison officers killed in the recent Negombo Prison clash were brought this morning (08) to the Welikada Prison in a vehicle procession. Final respects are being paid to the officers at Welikada before the remains are handed over to their families. The of…

The bodies of the seven prison officers killed in the recent Negombo Prison clash were brought this morning (08) to the Welikada Prison in a vehicle procession. Final respects are being paid to the officers at Welikada before the remains are handed over to their families. The officers lost their lives during violent clashes inside Negombo Prison on the morning of July 6, which left multiple casualties. (Newswire)

Prison officials are paying their final respects to the seven officers who lost their lives in the Negombo Prison violence at a ceremony held at Welikada Prison in Colombo. pic.twitter.com/7yN4hjajtu — NewsWire (@NewsWireLK) July 8, 2026