Sri Lanka boosts prison security after riot kills one

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Sri Lanka has increased security measures in its prisons following a riot that resulted in one death and six injuries. The country continues to face challenges managing overcrowded correctional facilities.

COLOMBO, Aug 2 - Sri Lanka tightened security across its prisons on Sunday after a riot left one person dead and six injured, an official said, as the nation struggles to manage its overcrowded jails.