A tense situation has also been reported at the Pallansena Open-Air Correctional Center in Dalupotha, Negombo, according to Ada Derana reporter.
It is reported that a group of inmates have climbed onto the roof of the prison amid the unrest.
Following the clashes at Negombo Prison last month, steps have been taken to transfer a group of inmates from Negombo Prison to the Pallansena Open-Air Correctional Center.
Meanwhile, the tense situation that arose at the New Magazine Prison last night (06) has been brought under control.
One prison inmate who was hospitalized with injuries sustained during the incident has succumbed to his injuries.
A tense situation also arose at Kuruwita Prison this morning (07), where two inmates have reportedly died, and several others were hospitalised.
It has also been reported that a group of inmates caused damage to the prison hospital during the unrest.
