Breaking News

Prison escape bid fail, two inmates and three jailers injured

23 Jan 2012 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Two prisoners and three jailers were injured during an early morning escape attempt at the Galle Prison this morning. Their attempt failed when prison guards opened fire to restrict them within the prison premises.

Commissioner General of Prisons P.W. Kodippili said that three prisoners attempted to escape when their cells were unlocked around 6.30am and had gone to the ground which is in the middle of the complex.

“They had assaulted the three jailers who were on guard in Gate-1. One of them successfully took the keys to open Gate-1 and when they were running towards Gate-2, which is the exit point of the Prison Complex the three inmates were encircled and taken into custody by the prison guards,” he said.

The injured prisoners and the jailers were admitted to the Karapitiya General Hospital by the prison authorities.

It is believed that the inmates had long been planning to escape from the prison complex. The three inmates were in remand prison at the time they attempted to escape.

“I am sending an officer on behalf of the department to gather information about the escape bid made by the three inmates,” the Commissioner General said.

The chief jailer of the Galle Prison is also probing into the incident and is to submit a report to the Prisons Chief. (Supun Dias and D.G Sugathapala)

Breaking News

Prison escape bid fail, two inmates and three jailers injured

Most Popular Articles

Breaking Down the Israel–Iran Conflict: What We Know So Far - Day 100

NIC mandatory for 2026 G.C.E. (O/L) exam applications: Examinations Department

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time

Mother wins three-decade legal battle over property against son

Major food supplier fined for selling expired products

‘Jean Aunty’ chased away from Suresh Sallay’s protest at Fort

Latest News

Elon Musk Becomes the World’s First Trillionaire. What Does $1 Trillion Mean in Sri Lankan Rupees?

CSE surges as peace deal optimism sparks broad-based rally

Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices

Online Safety Bill to be repealed this month

Facebook and Instagram down for millions as users report issues