At least five people have died after allegedly consuming an illicit alcoholic beverage in the Wennappuwa–Marawila area, police said.
The bodies of three individuals suspected to have died after drinking the illegal liquor were found inside a house in the area, according to police.
Two other persons who were in critical condition were admitted to the Wennappuwa Hospital for treatment but later succumbed, hospital sources said.
Marawila Police have launched further investigations into the incident to determine the exact cause of death and the source of the suspected illicit alcohol. (Newswire)