Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Authorities have begun arrangements to transfer a group of inmates from Negombo Prison to other prisons across the country following the deadly unrest at the facility.

Prison Media Spokesperson and Commissioner of Prisons, A.C. Gajanayake, said the transfers are part of urgent measures aimed at easing tensions inside the prison and restoring order.

At least 25 fatalities, including five prison officers and 20 inmates, were reported following the clash at Negombo Prison.

Furthermore, nearly 100 individuals sustained injuries during the encounter. While most are receiving emergency treatment locally, eight critically injured victims have been transferred to the National Hospital of Sri Lanka in Colombo for specialis...