41 killed in violence at a women's prison in Honduras

 41 killed in violence at a women's prison in Honduras

Gang massacres 41 women in Honduras prison

Yesterday, on Tuesday, in a prison for women in Honduras, a clash and fire incident occurred between two rival groups, resulting in the death of at least 41 people. The police stated that a fire broke out in a section of the prison during the confrontation, rapidly spreading.

Edgardo Barahona, the spokesperson for the Honduran police, said that a horrific incident of violence had taken place in a prison about 25 kilometers away from the capital, Tegucigalpa. Initially, it was reported that 41 women had been killed. However, it was not confirmed whether they were all prisoners or not.

📝🇭🇳At least 41 people dead leave a confrontation in a women's prison in Honduras

According to Honduran authorities, imprisoned organized crime leaders order extortion, kidnapping and other crimes from inside prisons.

A confrontation between gang members left at least 41 dead… pic.twitter.com/kRg8o9aYSx

— 🌐World News 24 🌍🌎🌏 (@DailyWorld24) June 20, 2023

Barahona mentioned that five injured women were taken to the hospital. The news of the violence and fire caused panic among the relatives of the imprisoned women, and they gathered in front of the prison. One of them stated, "We don't know who has been killed; we haven't been informed yet."

Soldiers and armed police officers were seen entering the prison with heavy weapons, and the surrounding area was cordoned off. Members of the Fire Service also joined to extinguish the fire.

According to Delma Ordonez, a relative of one of the prisoners, members of one group set fire to the cells of the rival group. As a result, that part of the prison was completely engulfed in flames.

Ordonez mentioned that around 900 prisoners are currently held in the prison named "CFES."

Yuri Mora, a spokesperson for the Prosecutor's Office in Honduras, stated that most of the deceased in the incident of violence had been burned to death. Several bodies with gunshot wounds were found. Mora further added that an investigation is underway to determine which party initiated the fire.

In a Twitter post, President Juan Orlando Hernandez of Honduras expressed his deep sorrow over the brutal killing of women in the custody of CFES. He expressed his condolences to the grieving families.

President Hernandez also declared a state of emergency in Honduras. He pledged to take strict actions to hold accountable those responsible for ensuring security.

Please note that this translation may not capture all the nuances and details of the original text.