Two guests at a DJ party held at Colombo Lotus Tower have died after falling ill during the event on Friday (Mar 08), it was reported. 

According to Daily News, the deceased are identified as a 27-year-old woman from Mulleriyawa and a 22-year-old man from Dehiwala.

The Police said the two individuals had fallen ill during the party and had been rushed to the Colombo National Hospital, where they had died after admission. 

Even though the cause of death is yet to be ascertained, it is presumed that the two victims had consumed drinks containing narcotics. 

The Maligakanda Magistrate has conducted the preliminary Magistrate’s examinations on the two deaths. 

The Maradana Police is conducting investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)

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The Sri Lanka Police has requested parents to remain vigilant of the whereabouts of their children, especially minors, due to illegal activities planned for valentines day targeting such children. 

Police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa told the media today that several events are being organized targeting minors, especially via social media. 

Stating that there are no prohibitions on organizing events to commemorate special days, he said, however, raids will be conducted on parties organized via social media. 

SSP Thalduwa said that the raids will be conducted to ensure that the parties do not contain the use of narcotics and the involvement of minors.

He added that this was a preventive measure taken by the Police as there have been repeated occurrences of such events in the past. (NewsWire)

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