HRCSL issues report, recommendations on Negombo Prison riot

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has issued a report containing its findings and recommendations concerning the violent incidents that occurred at the Negombo Prison on July 5 and 6. The riot reportedly resulted in the deaths of 10 prison emergency response tactical force officers and 22 inmates. More than 100 officers and inmates were also reported to have sustained injuries.Sri Lanka Travel

In accordance with the powers vested in the Commission under Section 14 of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Act, No. 21 of 1996, the Commission initiated an own-motion investigation into the incident under Complaint No. HRC/SUOMOTU/05/2026.

As part of the investigation, officers from the Commission's Head...