Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Four inmates who sustained injuries during unrest at the Kuruwita prison were hospitalised, informed the Acting Commissioner General of Prisons.

The Police mentioned that tear gas was used to control the tense situation.

Reports indicate that this unrest broke out last night (06) and steps were subsequently taken to control it.

Tension arose among the inmates once again this morning, and a group of inmates reportedly caused damage to the prison hospital as well.

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