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At least 27 people are killed and dozens are wounded in conflicts between inmates and guards at Welikada prison in Colombo.
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2012 Welikada prison riot
Prison riot in Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Welikada prison riot was a prison riot that occurred on 9 November 2012 at Welikada Prison in Sri Lanka. The riot broke out during a search for illegal arms. The riot left 27 people dead and 40 injured. The government has appointed a committee to investigate the riot.…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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Capital and largest city of Sri Lanka
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