Tense situation at Matara prison

According to reports, the incident occurred during the preparation for the inmate transfer, when unrest began among the prisoners. Prison authorities acted quickly to prevent the situation from escalating, discharging shots into the air as a deterrent.

In response to the unrest, the police and the Special Task Force (STF) were deployed to bolster security outside the prison. No injuries have been reported, and authorities confirm the situation is now under control.