Tragedy at Lotus Tower

Suren De Silva Monday, 07 October 2024 09:12 PM

There is absolutely no need for these pictures.. This is morbid and benefits no one.. Please remove them. Jamila you are not doing your job as an editor.

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Please REMOVE Pictures Monday, 07 October 2024 11:39 PM

Yes, I kindly ask that you consider removing or replacing these images to create a more sensitive report - Thanks

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Michael Perera Tuesday, 08 October 2024 12:41 AM

This is an absolute tragedy. Are there barriers preventing such an eventuality - as with the Empire State Building in New York?

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Ram P Tuesday, 08 October 2024 04:27 AM

Sad to hear. Was it suicide or accident. I am sure there would have been people around the place where she fell

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Sambo Tuesday, 08 October 2024 07:30 AM

Probably ICE could be the reason.

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Someone Somewhere wants to be heard Tuesday, 08 October 2024 07:40 AM

Time for some Investigative journalism, so many students from the same school end their lives the same way .. isn't this strange ? What's motivating the kids to end like this ? Why are the parents just accepting these as the end of chapter ? Is there something the school Management knows bug is conveniently hiding to maintain pride ?

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A concerned citizen Tuesday, 08 October 2024 09:07 AM

The relevant authorities should enact an immediate directive to all public high-rise buildings’ management, stipulating that no children or youth unaccompanied by an adult be allowed entry. To ensure no adults are ‘bought’ to access entry, entering the adult’s NIC details in a log book should be mandatory. Furthermore, the school authorities should launch their own investigation, since three of their students have resorted to this behaviour within the span of a few months. All possible reasons such as bullying and academic pressure should be reviewed. On the 1st of September, a similar incident in Japan was widely reported in the media. Sadly, such news can act as inspiration to vulnerable young people.

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