Authorities have launched an inquiry into disturbances at Mahara Prison that resulted in extensive damage to critical prison infrastructure. The situation has since been brought under control.
The Department of Prisons has initiated an investigation into unrest that occurred at Mahara Prison, with officials working to establish the underlying causes of the incident. According to Prisons Spokesperson Commissioner A.C. Gajanayake, the exact trigger for the disturbance remains under examination.
The unrest, which erupted yesterday afternoon, caused significant damage across the facility. Among the affected areas are the prison kitchen, rehabilitation building, rehabilitation office, the Chief Jailer's Office, and the prison hospital. Prison authorities have confirmed that the situation within the facility has now stabilized and returned to peaceful conditions.
The Department of Prisons has appealed to relatives of inmates who had gathered outside the prison to disperse in an orderly manner. Officials emphasized that the immediate priority is to maintain calm and prevent further disruption as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
