Mahara Prison riot leaves trail of destruction

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• Ada Derana (English) — Mahara Prison unrest brought under control; All inmates confined to cells – Police
• Ada Derana (English) — Mahara Prison unrest: Inmates cause extensive damage to prison property
• Ada Derana (English) — Mahara Prison unrest reportedly contained; Police curfew remains in force
• NewsFirst — Mahara Prison Left In Ruins Following Violent Inmate Unrest
• NewsFirst — Unrest at Mahara Prison Brought Under Control
• NewsFirst — Mahara Prison Unrest Contained; Major Damage Reported
• The Island — Mahara Prison riot leaves trail of destruction
  Publisher timestamp: 03/08/2026, 05:35:35 (Sri Lanka)