Families mourn 26 killed in deadly Sri Lanka prison riot
COLOMBO: Dularika Perera, 38, only found out her cousin was among 26 people killed in the worst Sri Lankan prison riot in years when his photo was sent to her on WhatsApp. The seven prison officials and 19 prisoners died in two days of fighting between two groups of inmates at the prison in the coastal t
8 Jul 10:09 · CNA
Indian national among inmates killed in Sri Lanka’s prison riots 
An Indian national, Unnikrishnan S., was killed in Sri Lanka's prison riots, prompting concerns over inmate safety and treatment.
8 Jul 18:25 · The Hindu
Indian national among inmates killed in Sri Lanka’s prison riots 
An Indian national, Unnikrishnan S., was killed in Sri Lanka's prison riots, prompting concerns over inmate safety and treatment.
8 Jul 18:25 · The Hindu
Prisoners of violence: On Sri Lanka’s prison riots
Sri Lanka must work towards improving prison conditions, living standards, and security, to prevent further clashes
8 Jul 18:40 · The Hindu
Prisoners of violence: On Sri Lanka’s prison riots
Sri Lanka must work towards improving prison conditions, living standards, and security, to prevent further clashes
8 Jul 18:40 · The Hindu
Sri Lanka plans Galle prison after Negombo riot kills 28
Sri Lanka has begun setting up a new prison in Mahamodera after the deadly Negombo jail riot. The move underlines chronic overcrowding and pressure for urgent prison reforms.
8 Jul 14:36 · India Today
Morning Digest: U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit ‘hard’; Indian national among inmates killed in Sri Lanka’s prison riots, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on July 9, 2026
9 Jul 01:17 · The Hindu
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