The main suspect in the incident where six people died from consuming illicit liquor has been arrested by the Wennappuwa Police.
According to the Police, the suspect is a 47‑year‑old resident of Galawatta, East Bandirippuwa.
The post‑mortem examinations of five victims were conducted at the Chilaw Hospital, which revealed that the deaths were caused by alcohol poisoning.
The post‑mortem of the sixth victim is scheduled to be carried out today (08 Jan) at the Chilaw Hospital.
Meanwhile, eight other individuals who fell ill after consuming the illicit liquor are receiving treatment at hospitals in Negombo and Peradeniya.
Investigations into the deaths of six people on January 06 due to illicit liquor consumption were initiated by the Wennappuwa Police, leading to the arrest of two suspects.
The two suspects were produced before the Marawila Magistrate’s Court yesterday (07 Jan) and were remanded until January 19.
Further investigations are being carried out by the Wennappuwa Police. (Newswire)