Inmates of Trinco prison protest search

September 26, 2010 11:14 am

Trincomalee prisons officials had detected mobile phones and a radio during a search of the prison cells this morning. As these items were confiscated, the inmates had protested by setting fire to their bed sheets, pillows etc.

The inmates of the second floor of the two storied building had created a disturbance against the search and confiscation. Prison guards had managed to douse the fires and 11 inmates have been identified and have been confined separately, said Prisons Commissioner General Major General V.R. de Silva a short while ago.

A Magesterial inquiry is to be held and Prisons officials from Colomboare already on their way to Trincomalee for further inquiries.

No casualties of damages have been reported, said the Commissioner General.

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