At least 25 killed, around 100 injured in prison clash in Negombo, Sri Lanka, police say; dead include 4 prison officers and 4 inmates.
At least 25 people were killed and around 100 injured in clashes at a prison in Negombo, western Sri Lanka, police said. Among the dead are at least four prison officers and four inmates; identities of other victims are being established.
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