NewzSri Lankan authorities have declared the unrest at the Mahara maximum-security prison resolved following a day of clashes between inmates and guards on Saturday, which included a subsequent escape attempt. The incident resulted in the death of one inmate and injuries to six others.
The violence erupted at the major correctional facility and prompted a decisive response from law enforcement to regain control of the situation and prevent the breakout. Police and prison officials have since closed the case on the disturbances after restoring order to the facility.
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