SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- The violent disturbance that erupted at Mahara Prison on Saturday (01) caused extensive damage to several prison facilities, including the rehabilitation division, visitors' area, prison hospital, kitchen, industrial section, and a number of prison buildings, according to the Department of Prisons.
The Department said the unrest among inmates has now been brought under control through a joint operation involving prison officials, the Sri Lanka Police, the Police Special Task Force (STF), and the Tri-Forces.
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