Tensions escalated at Magazine Prison in Borella late Tuesday evening when inmates in the E ward displayed disorderly behavior, prompting authorities to deploy multiple police units to restore order.

A tense situation developed at Magazine Prison in Borella on Tuesday night, according to Sri Lanka Police. The unrest began around 10:20 p.m. when a group of inmates detained in the E ward suddenly engaged in disorderly conduct after leaving the ward.

According to police accounts, the incident was reportedly triggered by a conflict involving drugs within the facility. In response to the escalating tensions, authorities swiftly mobilized security personnel, including the Police Riot Control Unit and the Police Special Task Force (STF), to the prison premises.

Police stated that security forces were placed on high alert and additional measures were implemented to strengthen security both within and around the prison. According to official statements, the situation was brought under control to a manageable extent, and authorities confirmed that security had been restored within the prison premises. However, specific details regarding the number of inmates involved or any injuries sustained remain unclear from available reports.