Four suspects identified in connection with the recent clash at the Negombo Prison have been remanded until 7 August by the Negombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
Negombo Chief Magistrate Shilani Perera issued the order today (27) after the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which is conducting investigations into the incident, presented a further report before court.
The suspects were named in connection with the violent clash that occurred between two groups of inmates at the Negombo Prison on 5 and 6 July.
Police and prison authorities launched investigations into the incident, which resulted in the deaths of 10 prison officers and 22 inmates, while more than 100 others were injured.
When the case was taken up today, the CID informed court of the progress of the investigations and named the four individuals as suspects.
After considering the submissions, the Chief Magistrate ordered that the suspects be further remanded until 7 August.
