Prison riot leaves 6 dead in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka authority has confirmed six people dead, 52 injured after a prison riot which saw guards clash with inmates.

The inmates had launched protests amid a surge of coronavirus infections in the prisons, demanding early release on bail and better facilities.

Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said guards had used force to control an unruly situation in the Mahara prison.

Also, deputy inspector Ajith Rohana said that the injured had been admitted to the local Ragama hospital.