31 killed in Mexican prison riot

By IANS,

Mexico City : Thirty-one inmates of a prison in northern Mexico were killed in a gang fight, Xinhua reported.


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The violence took place Wednesday in Santa Amalia prison in Tamaulipas state. Knives and homemade guns were used, an official said. Thirteen others were injured.

The prison has over 3,000 inmates.

Peace was restored after security forces intervened.

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