Clash at Welikada: 50 injured

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At least 50 policemen were hospitalized after prisoners at the Welikada prison attacked them during a search operation at the prison early this morning, informed sources said.

About 4000 prisoners were removed from their cells for a surprise drug raid. The raid was conducted by 500 police and prison officers who were later attacked by the prisoners. Action has been taken to bring the unrest under control, prisons sources said.

46 police officers and 2 prison officers have been admitted to the National Hospital and are currently being treated for various injures sustained due to the attacks by prison inmates. Injuries to the head, chest and abdomen are reported and medical investigations are being carried out to determine whether there are any serious internal injures. Dr. Hector Weerasinghe Director of National Hospital told Daily Mirror online

Dr. Weerasinghe added that no fatalities were reported yet and that the outlook for the injured officers was positive. (G.S & S.D)

Comments - 76

lankaman Sunday, 07 November 2010 10:21 AM

so then according to your eelam symathising friends, 50 injured was a war crime?

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Ruwan Ferdinandez Sunday, 07 November 2010 12:41 PM

This is nothing to do with SF. The drug trade in Welikada is a massive problem. Some prison officers, police and many prisoners were involved in the past. This is an attempt to curb the menace.

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Deepal Sunday, 07 November 2010 12:07 PM

So, Mahinda's (Balasuriya ;-)) guys got assaulted. Funny. These cops cannot tackle the law outside prisons properly get assaulted in Prison.

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Ranjan Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:45 AM

Responsible officers? Are there any responsible officers left in Sri Lanka? and what cannot be done with money ? It can turn the responsible to totally irresponsible.

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patriot Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:36 AM

Finally government have backbone for against drug trafficer and underworld. thank you.

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seruvila Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:26 AM

reason is lazy, highly ,corrupted prison officers. they earn million rupees from drug bussines and help underworld gangs.

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KD Sunday, 07 November 2010 10:38 AM

When are you people learn to keep SFs name away from these petty issues?

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chandanafe Sunday, 07 November 2010 10:31 AM

Please get your brain cheked

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TP Sunday, 07 November 2010 12:54 PM

If there is suspicion of drugs in Prisons check and investigate the Prison officials. How can there be drugs without their connivance.

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Ranjan Sunday, 07 November 2010 10:15 AM

Yes. The state has to do something. But what can they do with so many corrupted prison officers ?

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Tintin Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:58 AM

This is an international conspiracy to discredit our great leader MR. The standard story we will soon hear from our patriots.

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Tintin Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:54 AM

The prison is run by the state (the government). If there is a problem inside the prison whom else do you blame.

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Tintin Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:52 AM

Whom else other than the government to blame for this. What is your logic.

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meranchi Sunday, 07 November 2010 09:08 AM

according to the deputy minister statement police must raid prison with responsibility then he admit prison guard cannot control drug trafficking in the prison that's mean they allowed to do so, no action was taken. when police raid the notorious place must raid with fully arm guard if not you get beating like happen now

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borat Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:46 AM

police only show their skills for innocent couples

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denisha Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:38 AM

paw kollo tika

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srilal Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:29 AM

unbelievable.....
At least 50 policemen were hospitalized after prisoners attacked... kawda mw ahinsakainta gahuwe..?

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shanthapriya Monday, 08 November 2010 07:25 AM

YES HUMAN MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO TAKE DRUGS IF THEY WANT IT IN A DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY

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Ravi Monday, 08 November 2010 06:23 AM

Well done prisners.... stupid policemen.... real punishment...

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Viraj Monday, 08 November 2010 01:21 AM

Now government will try to file a case against SF even for this case. They are well awaiting to put blame on SF.

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Sicillian Monday, 08 November 2010 12:42 AM

"Every dog has its day". Police and prison official beat the prisoners and today was their day.

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Lanka Mega Star Sunday, 07 November 2010 11:53 PM

Prison Clash... is this a pre stage to wipe out some one in the Welikada prison by some Brothers? Lets wait and see. Is the cat is out of the bag?

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sangeetha Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:51 PM

Why is there no word about the prisoners or what exactly happened to provoke the riot? The State is responsible for the safety of these prisoners.

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KD Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:56 PM

Well you did it now.

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victoria Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:21 PM

ONLY 50 who went on a raid were injured? But how about the 600 who surrendered were killed by KARUNA?? And this Karuna is a minister uner the MR Government???

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nala3 Sunday, 07 November 2010 04:07 PM

This is because the cops did not plan for what they were expected to do. If they can't handle the prisoners in the prison, how can they handle wrong doers outside? Shame on Police Dept!

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Hash Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:11 AM

hope they wont involve SF too , telling he only started all this...

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Daniel Sunday, 07 November 2010 03:08 PM

what if the CCTV camaras were hacked ?

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Priyantha Sunday, 07 November 2010 03:02 PM

they deserve it.

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alpiya Sunday, 07 November 2010 02:15 PM

Lets face it.. the police are corrupt and the most hated group in Sri lanka. If they can assault innocent people to death why wont the common prisoners want to assault them

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Fair n Square Sunday, 07 November 2010 01:20 PM

LOL u sure did crack me up/ Mahinda's balasuriya

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Prof Wickramatillake Sunday, 07 November 2010 01:20 PM

Surprise that SF's name is not tagged into this episode?

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the undertaker Sunday, 07 November 2010 01:06 PM

OPPERATION DAY BREAK????

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Riyazi-Dorking Sunday, 07 November 2010 12:57 PM

Whole nation knows what will happen next !! Highlighted attackers would taken to show hidden weapons and ......!!! chapter closed !!

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Abdul Razeen Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:09 AM

What in the world are you talking about? 50 policemen beaten up by prisoners has somehow become the government's fault? Let's blame the rain on the government next

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Lakmal Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:46 AM

WE SALUTE FOR PRISONERS. WELL DONE !!!! PLS LOOK AFTER SF FROM POLICE.

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Local Guy Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:45 AM

Bad planning by the authority, must adopt a better method to check criminals. Criminals hate Police anyway.

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jarule Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:40 AM

Hurray hurray Prisoners must be angry about SFs Tratment thats why

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The Judge Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:34 AM

The prisoners are lockedup. It is only the prison guards be checked for drugs, before checking the prisoners

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DEEN Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:31 AM

IN OUR JAILS, ALMOST EVERYTHING IS AVAILABLE, BUT AT A PRICE. EXCEPT A PROSTITUTE, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE. MOBILE PHONES, SIM CARDS, PHONE CHARGERS, PHONE CARDS, WEAPONS, DRUGS ETC ARE FREELY AVAILABLE. WHO IS HELPING THESE CRIMINALS IS A KNOWN STORY. IT IS NON OTHER THAN THE JAILERS WORKING THERE. FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, OUR PRISONS ARE CORRUPTED.
SOME SIMPLE TIPS TO GET RID OF THESE PROBLEMS:-
1) INSTALL GADGETS THAT WOULD CUT OFF THE SIGNALS FOR MOBILE PHONES.
2) INSTALL CCTV CAMERAS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, SO THAT IT COULD BE MONITORED BY RESPONSIBLE OFFICERS.

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hemj Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:29 AM

Some guys are always against the Govt making comments, try to relate anything and everything. It has been in the news for days and weeks about the country wide drug raids. Now there is a threat that school children at the age of 12 have access to those, as happened in many Asian countries. It is high time to eliminate this problem in the country.
Why blame Govt.? or Police?
Who else will do that for the sake of youth and children????

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Nina Kamal Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:26 AM

Lets wait for the drama to unfold.... for the cat to come out, a huge hidden agenda!!!!!

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michi Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:23 AM

Pls do not say this is a conspiracy made by SF

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J Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:14 AM

SF is safe???????

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NADARAJAH SETHURUPAN Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:49 AM

SF's war victory only 50 injured.

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Ranjan Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:07 AM

I'm a strong supporter of the general for what he did to our motherland. But I don't blame the government over this incident. Everyone knows how some certain prisoners enjoy some luxury life inside prisons. They handle all the mafia inside the prison. It is very brave step by the IGP. Also I don't mind if the police officers used jungle law and take of these underworld gangs inside prisons.

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meranchi Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:05 AM

no one hospitalize from attack side only police officers are only hospitalize....?

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Raja Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:05 AM

Number of Prisoner injured might have crossed hundreds. Why only injured police officers are focused?

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Yehiya-Doha Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:03 AM

Police never plan the job. Good example in Beruwela.

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zulu Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:01 AM

Prison Break- Episode - 420!!!!!

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Raja Sunday, 07 November 2010 05:59 AM

Another example of SL Gov's Human Right Violation

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manmohan singhsu Sunday, 07 November 2010 05:46 AM

Surely a government drama to make things hard for SF
These guys are not good....

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Game Kolla Sunday, 07 November 2010 05:46 AM

Very unusual situation.....?

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Above the crowd Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:44 AM

Prison guards are the couriers, and they have their favorite inmates..The system is totally corrupt.
God bless Sri Lanka.

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DHA Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:07 AM

So many politicians have gone to this prison and have made it into a underworld palace.....sending only 500 cops against 4000 is a bit of a risky thing.....!!!

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pbj Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:06 AM

Dr . D I G , you will . I' an sure , fabricate a prize worthy fiction for tonight news telecast.

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Jana Sunday, 07 November 2010 08:02 AM

These prisoners are getting boring these days..........before they attacked other prisoners by the name of LTTE....now nothing to do so fighting against securities !!!!!!!

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herath Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:56 AM

Walikada is a holiday house for 90% bad guys. They love it, they protect it from any threats. Government needs USA style prisons with safety for innocent employees.

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KEJ Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:54 AM

No this a clash between two friends..

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jayam Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:54 AM

Now Govt might say, SF is behind this incident.

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Above the crowd Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:48 AM

How many prisoners were injured/ killed?

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Above the crowd Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:46 AM

Please look after Potta Naufer. He is a star class prisoner!!

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hrm Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:45 AM

surprise drug raid, a human rights violation ??? what kind of HR is that? Mad Idiot !!

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saas Sunday, 07 November 2010 05:41 AM

What about SF?????????

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sam Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:38 AM

Anyhow police is also dirty..who will investigate them

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polkiccha Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:21 AM

another example of Idiocy - im talking about you.

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michi Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:20 AM

Do not mix up dirty politics for everything

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kudu nuwan Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:16 AM

good work IGP how is our man potta nawfer is ok

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Country of Fools Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:05 AM

This is a Government`s plan to put the blame on either General Fonseka or to stop visitors for him. What a shame Srilanka?

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Liyanagamage Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:02 AM

I totally agree with Deen who made valuable remarks on this story. Since I have been working in the Middle Eastern Countries, I know how the technology works for the people. most of the Mosques have fixed up the gadget (as mentioned by Deen) to halt the mobile transmission within the complex. so why not we follow this system.? also fix up many CCTV cameras and even Minister can see from his office what is taking place at the Prison complexes.

I wonder why these 4000 prisorers taken out wihtout handcuff. this is not the welfare club or any sports compound that Police had been going to search. they must come prepared all these strategies. I believe this is purely a lack of know-how theory to face a tough situation. at least in future, consult someone who has little tactic knowledge without just going into a deadly situation like this.

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Dingimahattaya Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:57 AM

I agree with Deen, absolutely right.

Dingi- KSA

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Dingimahattaya Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:56 AM

Thanks God, they did not complete the search, if they completed, they should found Drugs & weponse SF's cell.
Dingi- KSA

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