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A prisoner had died this morning while attempting to escape the old Bogambara prison, Prison Department sources said.
The deceased has been identified as Abdul Rahim, 30, a resident of Anuradhapura.
The inmate is said to have died after being admitted to hospital with injuries sustained after falling from a wall during the escape. Another inmate who was seriously injured after falling from a wall is being treated at the Kandy Hospital.
A few other suspects have fled to the police quarters and operations are underway to arrest them.
The inmates were held in prison for possession of narcotics, a department spokesman said.
Courtesy: Asian Mirror
