Srilanka, July 9 -- Responding to reports that two prisoners have died after being transferred from Negombo prison following violence earlier this week that left at least 28 people dead including at least seven prison officials, Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for South Asia, expressed deep alarm and called for an immediate investigation.



Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for South Asia, Babu Ram Pant, said:



"The reports emerging about these deaths and the allegations of torture and other ill-treatment of other inmates transferred from Negombo are deeply alarming. The authorities have a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of these prisoners. An immediate investigation must be carried...