Three officials on Election Duty tragically pass away from sudden illnesses

By: Isuru Parakrama

November 14, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka Police have reported the unfortunate deaths of a police officer and two civil officials who were on duty for the ongoing election.

At a briefing, Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa conveyed that the individuals suffered sudden health issues this morning while deployed at various polling sites.

Among the deceased is a 33-year-old police officer stationed at a school in Urumpirai, Kopai, who is suspected to have passed away from a heart attack.

In another incident, a 48-year-old woman serving as the Polling Station Chief at Siri Sadhaham Bhikshu Aramaye in Kesbewa fell ill and later died after being admitted to Piliyandala Hospital. She was a resident of Payagala.

Additionally, a 57-year-old male polling centre staff member in Kobeigane similarly experienced a sudden illness, resulting in his passing while on duty.

DIG Thalduwa stated that post-mortem examinations would be carried out to confirm the causes of death, although initial indications suggest heart attacks in each case.