Seven individuals, including the assistant principal of Nugegoda Kibul Pre-School, have been taken into custody by Mirihana Police following the tragic death of a 5-year-old child at the swimming pool of the ‘Sanhinda’ Hotel in Nugegoda.
The incident occurred on the morning of October 8, when a group of children, under the supervision of teachers and a swimming instructor, was attending a swimming session at the hotel pool. During the activity, the young child drowned and was subsequently taken to Kalubowila Hospital, where authorities confirmed that the child had passed away.
A post-mortem examination, conducted yesterday (9) by the Judicial Medical Officer at Kalubowila Hospital, issued an open verdict regarding the cause of death.
In connection with the incident, seven individuals have been detained for questioning, including the assistant principal of the pre-school, the school’s sports coordinator, two teachers responsible for the children, a pre-school staff member, and two swimming instructors.
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