As a result of a violent riot between two groups inside the prison in the US state of Honduras, 46 female prisoners died.
According to foreign media reports, riots broke out inside the notorious women’s prison when authorities launched a crackdown on inmates involved in illegal activities.
During the crackdown, an altercation broke out between the two groups, resulting in the death of 46 female prisoners. Most of the women were burnt to death while some were shot dead.
Jail officials told the media that most of the female inmates were burnt to death, while the women with knife injuries were taken to the hospital.
Officials said that action is being taken against inmates involved in illegal activities inside the jail, inmates have set rules while also selling banned goods to each other which often leads to fights.
According to reports, there are about 800 female prisoners in this prison in Honduras. One of the causes of death is overcrowding.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the violent riot.