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One inmate in Matara prison dies after Bo tree falls down, 10 injured

02 Jan 2025 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

One inmate in Matara prison was reported dead and ten others were injured when a Bo tree within the prison premises fell on them. 

Injured inmates were rushed to the Matara General Hospital for treatment.

The deceased prisoner was identified as a 32-year-old, resident of Midigama, serving a 2-month sentence on drug charges.

In response to the emergency situation, the Police, STF  and Army security forces have intensified security outside the Matara Prison. The prison authorities have also launched an investigation into the incident.