Sri Lanka deployed troops to its main maximum-security prison in Colombo and two other jails on Aug. 7, following unsuccessful breakout attempts in which three inmates were killed and 23 wounded, a government minister said.

A Sri Lanka government minister says three inmates were killed and more than 20 were injured in two separate prison clashes.

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka deployed troops to its main maximum-security prison in Colombo and two other jails on Friday, following unsuccessful breakout attempts in which three inmates…