Seven individuals, including the assistant principal of the preschool attended by the child, have been arrested by the Mirihana Police in connection with the death of a five-year-old boy who drowned in a hotel swimming pool in the Nugegoda area.
The tragic incident was reported on the morning of 08th October at a hotel located on Stanley Mawatha in Mirihana.
At the time, a group of children, including the victim, were participating in swimming activities at the hotel under the supervision of teachers and a trainer when the child drowned.
Investigations revealed that the child had died upon admission to the Kalubowila Hospital.
The postmortem examination was conducted yesterday (9), during which the judicial medical officer at Kalubowila Hospital issued an open verdict.
Accordingly, the Mirihana Police have arrested seven individuals in connection with the incident: the assistant principal of the preschool, the sports coordinator, two teachers responsible for the children, a preschool attendant, and two swimming instructors. (Newswire)