Riots and massacres in Lurigancho, Santa Bárbara and El Frontón prisons
Prison operations resulted in 243 inmates killed, several executed
In June 1986, inmates accused of terrorism of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso rioted and took control of wards in Lurigancho and El Frontón prisons. Between June 18 and 19, operations were carried out to retake control. The official toll was 124 inmates dead in Lurigancho and 119 in El Frontón. There were indications that several inmates were executed after surrendering and while in custody of law enforcement forces.
