A violent confrontation erupted between two rival groups of inmates at a Sri Lankan prison on Monday, resulting in a tragic loss of life. According to reports from two police officials and a medical source at a nearby hospital, the chaotic skirmish left at least 25 prisoners dead and approximately 100 others sustaining injuries.

Authorities have yet to provide further details regarding what sparked the intense fighting within the facility. As the situation remains tense, medical teams are working to treat the high volume of injured detainees, while security forces have been deployed to regain full control over the prison environment.