A Bell 412 helicopter and drones have been deployed by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) to monitor the current situation surrounding the incidents at Mahara Prison, the SLAF spokesman said.

A state of unrest has once again emerged in the vicinity of the Mahara Prison premises, said Ada Derana reporter.

One inmate is confirmed dead while at least six persons are injured and receiving treatment following the tense situation reported at the Mahara Prison.

Following reports of a tense situation, a major fire has broken out in a building at the Mahara Prison and several persons, including inmates, have been injured in the incident.

One person has reportedly been killed following a shooting incident at Kandawala Road in Ratmalana, a short while ago.

A tense situation has been reported within the premises of the Mahara Prison.

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