The Department of Prisons has initiated an investigation following disturbances at Kuruwita Prison and Pallansena Open-Air Correctional Center, with both facilities now secured.
Tensions escalated at two correctional facilities on the island, prompting authorities to launch a formal investigation into the incidents. The Department of Prisons confirmed that unrest occurred at both Kuruwita Prison and Pallansena Open-Air Correctional Center in Dalupotha, Negombo, on Tuesday.
According to the Department, the situation at both facilities, which had remained volatile during the day, was brought under control through the coordinated efforts of prison officials. To manage the disturbances, authorities requested assistance from multiple security agencies, including the Sri Lanka Police and the Police Special Task Force (STF).
Following the containment of the unrest, security measures at both prison facilities were reinforced. The Department deployed personnel from the Sri Lanka Police, the Police Special Task Force, and the Tri-Forces to strengthen security and prevent further incidents. No additional details regarding the nature of the unrest or the specific circumstances that triggered the disturbances have been disclosed at this stage.
