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Prison altercation leaves notorious criminal 'Kehelbaddara Padme' injured
A clash between two high-profile inmates at a Sri Lankan correctional facility has left one man requiring hospital treatment. The Department of Prisons confirmed the incident occurred while both men were in custody.
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An altercation between Koralegamage Mandinu Padmasiri Perera, known by the alias 'Kehelbaddara Padme', and Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias 'Harak Kata', resulted in minor injuries to Perera while both men were detained in prison.
According to the Department of Prisons, the clash took place during the men's incarceration. Perera sustained injuries in the confrontation and was subsequently transferred to hospital for medical attention.
The specific circumstances surrounding the dispute and the exact timing of the incident were not immediately disclosed by prison authorities. Both individuals have notable criminal backgrounds in Sri Lanka.
The Department of Prisons has responsibility for managing such incidents within correctional facilities and ensuring the safety of inmates in its care.