The death toll from the recent violence at Negombo Prison has risen to 27 after another injured inmate died while receiving treatment at the Negombo Hospital.
Police said the inmate succumbed to injuries sustained during the prison clash.
According to police, the latest death brings the total number of fatalities from the incident to 27.
The fatalities now include seven prison officers and 20 inmates, police added.
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