25 dead, over 100 injured as Sri Lanka prison riot turns deadly; Know what exactly happened?

The death toll from the violent unrest at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka’s western coastal town has climbed to 25, authorities confirmed on Monday. The violence erupted on Sunday after clashes broke out between two rival groups of inmates at the overcrowded prison. Fresh unrest was reported on Monday after rioting prisoners allegedly seized firearms from prison officials, escalating the situation.