Srilanka, July 15 -- The People's Joint Opposition has called for a fully impartial and comprehensive investigation into the deadly riot at the Negombo Prison on July 5 and 6, which resulted in the deaths of over 30 individuals, including prison officials.



In a statement, the group described the incident as one of the worst prison-related tragedies in the country's history, stating that the circumstances surrounding the deaths require a thorough examination. It welcomed the appointment of an inquiry committee headed by a recently retired Supreme Court judge to investigate the events.



The statement raised several concerns over the handling of the unrest, including the failure to separate inmates and prison officers after violence ...