It is reported that a prison jailer and a warder have been arrested by the Borella Police in connection with an incident that occurred at the Magazine Prison in Colombo yesterday.
It is reported that an inmate at the Magazine Prison died in this incident, and he was also remanded in custody. Two inmates detained on drug charges tried to escape from their cells. A prison guard took action to prevent the attempt, and in a clash that ensued, the two inmates and the relevant officer were injured and hospitalized. The Prison Department also states that an inmate has died.
A special internal investigation has also been initiated into this matter under the leadership of an Assistant Prison Superintendent, Prison Media Spokesperson A.C. Gajanayake told the media.