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Kuruwita Prison Chaos Leaves Two Dead, Security Tightened

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Kuruwita Prison Chaos Leaves Two Dead, Security Tightened

August 7, 2026·1 min read

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01Two people died during unrest at Kuruwita Prison.
02Eleven others were injured and treated at Ratnapura Hospital.
03Police and Special Task Force were deployed for security.
04A tense situation developed inside the prison.
05Tear gas was used to control the unrest.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Two people have died and a further 11 sustained injuries following unrest at Kuruwita Prison, according to authorities.

Police said the injured were admitted to the Ratnapura Hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, the Department of Prisons stated that Police and the Police Special Task Force (STF) have been deployed to strengthen security outside the Kuruwita Prison premises.

Police confirmed that a tense situation had developed within the prison and that security measures were immediately activated in response.

A senior police officer in charge of the area further revealed that tear gas was deployed in an effort to bring the unrest under control.

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