Bodies of Seven Prison Officers Killed in Negombo Prison Clash Brought to Welikada for Final Honours

The bodies of the seven prison officers who were killed during the recent violence at Negombo Prison were brought to Welikada Prison this morning (08) in a ceremonial vehicle procession.

Final respects are being paid to the fallen officers at Welikada Prison before their remains are handed over to their families for funeral arrangements.

The officers lost their lives during the violent clashes that erupted inside Negombo Prison on the morning of July 6, an incident that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.