Srilanka, Aug. 1 -- One inmate is confirmed dead while at least six persons are injured and receiving treatment following the tense situation reported at the Mahara Prison.



Seven persons were admitted to the Ragama Hospital following the unrest as the Mahara Prison while one of them succumbed to injuries, according to hospital sources.



Following reports of a tense situation, a major fire had broken out in a building at the Mahara Prison and several persons, including inmates, have been injured in the incident. The injured were rushed to the Ragama Hospital.



Earlier, it was reported that a tense situation was prevailing within the premises of the Mahara Prison.



Sri Lanka Police said that several special police teams have...