Probe under way after two students fall to death from Altair apartments in Colombo

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Colombo, July 2 (Daily Mirror) - Two students, a male and female aged 15, both studying at the Colombo International School, are suspected to have committed suicide by jumping from the 67th floor of the Altair apartments building in Kompanna Veediya on Tuesday evening.

Police identified the deceased as residents of Wellawatta and Kelaniya.

According to police investigations, both students were in the same class at the international school and had arrived at the building after school hours.

Investigations revealed that the two students jumped from the 67th floor and police found them on the 3rd floor. The police found the students' shoes on the 67th floor.

The bodies have been sent to the Colombo National Hospital for a post-mortem examination

The Kompanna Veediya police are continuing their investigation into the incident.

Comments - 47

Janaka Tuesday, 02 July 2024 11:30 PM

Party? Sound like the drugs have done their job. RIP When Police special unit were going behind drug dealers and sellers, some so called human right activists and sect of leftists raised their voice.

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"Watti Amma" Mentality Wednesday, 03 July 2024 04:49 AM

Oh, great assumption - like you were there! Immature adults are always after closure.

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Joseph Kothalawala Wednesday, 03 July 2024 11:34 AM

As usual brain dead people commenting on things they think they know about just shut up if your gonna be so ignorant.

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Joshua Tuesday, 02 July 2024 11:43 PM

Oh how sad.

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Banda Wednesday, 03 July 2024 12:00 AM

Whats going on with our teenagers? What a sorry state. Govt must intervention with probe to clear those doubts about mental health. Pl. allocate more money to consult psychiatric solution.

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Ageless Wednesday, 03 July 2024 04:46 AM

As if adults don't commit suicide!

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Joseph Kothalawala Wednesday, 03 July 2024 11:36 AM

Mental health issues are heavily stigmatized in sri lanka, it's a shame and all you people talk as if you wont judge someone when they try to talk about their issues. I am fed up of seeing adults think they understand children just because you were a child once doesn't mean we all go through the same experiences. Grow up literally.

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Smh Wednesday, 03 July 2024 12:03 AM

Investigate everyone. Were there no responsible adults to supervise the teen party? An absolute heartbreaking tragedy. We could say it was drugs but it's better not to tarnish the kids' reputation without confirming facts.

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Ganesh Wednesday, 03 July 2024 01:38 AM

What sad state of affairs life ended at just 15 years old. We don’t have mechanisms where people with mental health and addiction issues can speak to someone and seek professional help. Our society is cruel wherein we will ridicule people for being mentally unstable or have issues. Parents don’t push your children to please others or try and keep up with joneses so that you may achieve success. Not everyone is the same.

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Tissa Fernando Wednesday, 03 July 2024 02:05 AM

May be a party with drug use, or a challenge to jump from the building. The police should raid the apartment for clues and should interview everyone present and the cctv footage. Enforce trave ban to the apartment owners and their children. It could also be a bullying case or even murder. The people living in these apartments are well off so they spend lavishly on drugs and alcohol.

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Niranjan Wednesday, 03 July 2024 02:50 AM

Postmortem report should be real to find what happened?

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Sugathaloana Wednesday, 03 July 2024 04:55 AM

Anichchawatha Sankara. period.

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Are you on yours? Wednesday, 03 July 2024 11:38 AM

Go to Sajith, he gives the stuff free

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Tragic loss Wednesday, 03 July 2024 05:34 AM

This is truly a terrible incident that no parent should ever have to endure in their lifetime. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the students during this incredibly difficult time. May they find strength, comfort, and support to navigate through this heartbreaking loss.

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an architect Wednesday, 03 July 2024 06:51 AM

This awkward looking building built by foreign architects is an eyesore and gives the impression that it's going to collapse any moment. As such it should be demolished before other victims come forward to take the plunge to enter their name in the history books.

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Ado Burampiyaa Wednesday, 03 July 2024 11:22 AM

Hey readers, please don't assume this person represents all architects. If you're looking for a job at the UDA, it suits you. UDA is a creativity-stifling institution, like a village well that curbs progressive thinking. You deserve a table and a chair there.

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wsw Wednesday, 03 July 2024 02:18 PM

Speak for yourself Mr Architect, nothing wrong with the design, it's innovative and eye catching, your comments sound more like sour grapes. RIP the two young souls !!

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CB Wednesday, 03 July 2024 07:28 AM

Nowadays, a school teacher cannot punish a student. This is the outcome.

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Jagath Leanage Wednesday, 03 July 2024 07:44 AM

Very sad. Present day younger generation do have lots of stress related issues unlike good old days . Parents too responsible . They should be more vigilant about their behavior .

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Sugathadasa Wednesday, 03 July 2024 07:44 AM

This as I see is an effect. But for that there has to be a cause, and what is that? As I have often observed, now a days parents often can be seen giving their smart phones to even kids. At times to keep the kid with them, they use the smart phone as a ploy. But what does it do to the children? With the kind of garbage in social media today, young kids who get exposed pollute their consciousness with negative illustrations of Nama Rupa or Names and Forms. Nama is (feelings, perceptions, thoughts, touch and contemplation) Rupa is (Form-perception). These Nama and Rupa are the forerunners to mind. The negative illustrations cause kids to have negative thoughts and it is these that are the cause for what is happening,

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No name Silva Wednesday, 03 July 2024 11:29 AM

Now a days

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M Fernando Wednesday, 03 July 2024 08:11 AM

I think we have far more important things to concern and occupy our society like Pride Parades in far off countries.

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FredSnr Wednesday, 03 July 2024 08:22 AM

Should investigate and take Remedial steps, investigations alone not enough, suggests core is rotten, our youth, they are the future, a parents hopes, a country's aspirations they are everything

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FredSnr Wednesday, 03 July 2024 01:00 PM

It is a tragedy, it is the society we live in sadly.

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Guppi Wednesday, 03 July 2024 08:30 AM

May be intoxicated. Poor kids. These sorts of parties are uncontrollable by any parent, as they place thrust on their kid and let them socialise.

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Cherath Wednesday, 03 July 2024 08:42 AM

In a rat race society from a very young age two things draw most attention of youngsters - instant thrills and kicks. They have a very narrow view of life and this world. They erupt into hysteria at the slightest of disappointments and only extract joy out of instant pleasures and tastes irrespective of risks and dangers. The religious leaders, teachers, parents and peers should try and instil ways of perceiving matters in a broader perspective and develop self awareness among our young to stem this waste of young lives.

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Jagath Wednesday, 03 July 2024 08:43 AM

Why can’t politicians be altruistic like these youth?

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Joseph Kothalawala Wednesday, 03 July 2024 11:48 AM

Ew grow up ho

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Jude Wednesday, 03 July 2024 08:52 AM

Some of these Designer Drugs after consumption addicts feel like they can fly and some times they Leap from highrise building!!

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first-hand experience? Wednesday, 03 July 2024 11:32 AM

When did you last experience it?

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Tika Brother Wednesday, 03 July 2024 09:34 AM

Unregularised school fees could have caused them to commit suicide, before their parents do so, Susil would be sleeping as he is getting fat commission form those schools.

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Dr. K.J. Wijeratne Wednesday, 03 July 2024 09:46 AM

For sure both these young students are up to drugs. IGP promised to stop using drugs completely but still it is going on. Full investigations should be conducted to find the real reason.

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J.E. Jayawardene (attorney-at-law) Wednesday, 03 July 2024 09:48 AM

May be a love affair. However, it is the responsible of the parents did not follow up these children. It can be a drug drama too.

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Zakir Ali Wednesday, 03 July 2024 10:25 AM

Approximately 100 students reportedly attended the party. How can accident or foul play be ruled out under these circumstances? At the same time, the Health Ministry should take proactive measures to educate stakeholders about the factors contributing to the rise in suicides in Sri Lanka and how to address this issue effectively. Regarding the increase in teen suicides, several factors are particularly significant and addressing these factors comprehensively by relevant stakeholders could help mitigate the risk factors contributing to teen suicides. 1. Financial Stress in Families: Economic challenges such as job losses or reduced income have heightened familial tensions, impacting teens' mental well-being. 2. Academic Pressure: Postponed exams, have significantly increased stress levels among teens. 3. School Favoritism: Instances where students feel consistently overlooked despite their achievements can profoundly affecting their mental health leading to suicidal thoughts Zak

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Mohamed Adham Wednesday, 03 July 2024 10:25 AM

Parents have FAILED. They should have been more vigilant about their children and keeping a check on them. Parents are now too "busy" concentrating on many other things than having an eye on their children. We are all running a RAT RACE, and these sad tragedies are bound to happen continuously. Its useless blaming others. PARENTS HAVE FAILED. period.

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Atheist Wednesday, 03 July 2024 11:08 AM

Mohamed: such harsh comment. Have some compassion.

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Fact Wednesday, 03 July 2024 11:17 AM

Sad incident. Times have changed. These days parents should be happy if their children don't bring home problems from the schools.

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Santha Wednesday, 03 July 2024 11:27 AM

It is so sad to hear two young lives taken away. I do not know who should take the blame but surely we have to be more closer to the children nowadays than before. We need to be watching every step of theirs. It is a very cruel society we live in. God help the parents and their loved ones at this time of difficulty.

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Joseph Kothalawala Wednesday, 03 July 2024 11:52 AM

These comments are the problem of Sri Lanka, everyone is talking about it with no sense of empathy, which is crazy honestly and it just pissed the heck out of me to see the stigma thats faced for those with mental health issues. Educate yourselves its not that hard and if you aren't going to say anything that shows empathy then just keep it to yourself. No one and I mean absolutely no one wants to hear about YOU in this comment section and yes we don't give a damn about you just shut up if its nothing relevant and it is definitely not phones. smh.

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Premalal Perera Wednesday, 03 July 2024 12:11 PM

Two generations ago it was the children who buried parents but now it is the parents who Bury their children.

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Ganesh Nirmal Wednesday, 03 July 2024 12:23 PM

Parents, teachers and school also should responisble for this. Unfortunately school has organised a fashion show today. They dont have a sympathy for the students who passed away

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Dee Wednesday, 03 July 2024 12:24 PM

Blue whale challenge?

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Unfortunate deaths Wednesday, 03 July 2024 12:39 PM

A reminiscent event unfolded in Bambalapitiya a year ago, involving a student from the same school who tragically took their own life. Regrettably, three more young lives have now been lost, Despite the school being favored by influential figures, there have been reports of negative incidents associated with it. Parents too acknowledge their responsibility in the unfortunate deaths of these two individuals. The actual cause of these tragic losses remains unknown until the post-mortem results are disclosed. There is a concern that these occurrences might be kept private to avoid public scrutiny.

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Joe Wednesday, 03 July 2024 12:43 PM

Save valuable police resources and call off the investigation. Commenting aunties and uncles of Daily Mirror articles with extensive knowledge and experience have carried out the investigation. "Unruly teenagers of affluent parents at a drug party commuted suicide as an act of rebellion"... aunties and uncles concluded in the final report.

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Voice of reason Wednesday, 03 July 2024 02:47 PM

To those that assume a reason and blame that: Stop. We do not know why they jumped. It could be anything.

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Needs investigation Wednesday, 03 July 2024 07:14 PM

Why ONLY these two jumped?

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What investigation? Thursday, 04 July 2024 12:05 AM

They were waiting for you, but you cowed away and didn't turn up

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