26 October 2024 08:11 pm Views - 12717
Colombo, Oct 26 (Daily Mirror)- A 17-year-old student of the Royal College in Colombo reportedly committed suicide by jumping onto a moving train near Dematagoda Railway station, police said.
They said the student, a resident of Beruwala, had died on admission to the Colombo National Hospital after being hit by a Colombo bound express train from Nanu Oya.
Police said the Grade 12 student arrived in the Maradana area to participate in a special programme in the school.
The Dematagoda Police are investigating the incident.