7-year-old girl’s death under investigation in Passara

May 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM

Passara Police have launched an investigation into the suspicious death of a 7-year-old girl from Udagama, Passara.

According to police, the child was admitted to the Passara Hospital on the night of May 9 after falling ill but was pronounced dead shortly after. Hospital sources revealed that the girl had been receiving treatment over the past week for fever and respiratory issues, and that medical staff observed injuries on her body, raising suspicions about the cause of death.

The body has been placed at the Passara Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Further investigations are underway. (Newswire)