Measures have been taken to contain a tense situation that erupted at the Pallansena Open Prison Camp in Negombo this morning, following a protest by inmates near the main entrance gate.
Authorities fired tear gas to disperse the crowd and restore order.
The unrest reportedly escalated after a group of inmates climbed onto the roof of the facility to stage a protest.
The Pallansena Prison in Negombo operates as an open prison camp dedicated to the rehabilitation of young offenders.
