Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Prison riots in Sri Lanka, guards opened fire deaths and injuries caused by more than 20 people

 According to information provided by local hospitals, a total of 21 prisoners who are charged with gunshot wounds was taken to hospital for treatment, including 1 death. But a prisoner who requested anonymity, said he saw at least four people were killed. In addition the hospital also said that there are eight guards are injured in this incident.

learned, to protest poor living conditions in prison, Anuradhapura prison has more than 50 prisoners on a hunger strike in prison rooftop protest, in addition to arson in prison inmates. Prison guards opened fire to suppress the activities of this protest.

local police spokesman said the matter has been informed, but do not know the details. (Shen Shu Hua) (Source: International Online)

According to the BBC and Australia's

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