Lockdown Behind Bars: A Systemic Crisis in Sri Lanka's Prisons The recent riot at the Mahara prison in Sri Lanka has left one person dead and six injured, but it's not just a tragic incident – it's a symptom of a deeper issue.
The country's prisons are severely overcrowded, with over 41,000 inmates packed into facilities designed for fewer than 11,000.
The Mahara riot was sparked during family visiting hours, when prisoners took to the rooftops and set fire to buildings within the complex.