Seven individuals \u2014 including the assistant principal of a preschool, the sports coordination officer, two teachers in charge of the children, a preschool employee, and two swimming instructors \u2014 have been arrested in connection with the death of a child who drowned in a swimming pool at a hotel in Nugegoda.<\/p>\n
The Mirihana Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred on the morning of October 8, 2025, at a hotel located on Stanley Mawatha within the Mirihana Police Division.<\/p>\n
The victim has been identified as a five-year-old child residing in the Udahamulla area.<\/p>\n
According to police, the deceased child had been studying at a private preschool and was participating in a swimming session at the hotel with a group of teachers and students under the supervision of a coach.<\/p>\n
It was revealed that the child had drowned and was pronounced dead upon admission to the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital.<\/p>\n
A post-mortem examination was conducted at the Kalubowila Hospital by the Judicial Medical Officer, who returned an open verdict regarding the cause of death.<\/p>\n
Accordingly, the seven suspects were subsequently taken into custody in connection with the incident, said police.<\/p>\n
Further investigations are being carried out by the Mirihana Police.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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