Mahara Prison riot shows signs of organized sabotage, says Justice Minister

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• Ada Derana (English) — Justice Minister suspects organized plot behind Mahara Prison unrest
• Ada Derana (English) — Justice Minister suspects external influence behind Mahara Prison unrest
• Daily FT — Justice Minister suspects outside role in Mahara Prison unrest | Daily FT
• NewsWire — Mahara Prison riot shows signs of organized sabotage, says Justice Minister
  Publisher timestamp: 04/08/2026, 10:52:24 (Sri Lanka)
• NewsWire — Justice Minister suggests organized element may be behind Mahara Prison unrest
  Publisher timestamp: 02/08/2026, 21:29:13 (Sri Lanka)