The unrest that erupted at Mahara Prison has now been brought under control, according to reports.
The disturbance broke out at the prison yesterday afternoon (1) following a confrontation between inmates and prison officers.
Seven inmates were injured in the incident and admitted to the Ragama Teaching Hospital, where one of them later died.
The Special Task Force (STF), Sri Lanka Army and Police were deployed to bring the situation under control.
The Sri Lanka Air Force also deployed a Bell 412 helicopter and a drone to monitor the unrest.
It was reported yesterday that inmates had set fire to the office of the prison’s Chief Jailer and the disciplinary section.
Meanwhile, relatives who arrived at Mahara Prison yesterday afternoon to visit inmates were not permitted to enter the prison premises.
As a result, relatives gathered outside the prison, leading to a tense situation between them and the Police. Howev