Two brothers die after consuming spirit at mother’s funeral

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Two brothers aged 47 and 54 who had attended their mother's funeral, died after consuming a suspected poisonous spirit at Keenadeniya in Mirigama.

Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said four persons have consumed a bottle of spirit which was given to them by a neighbour on Sunday night.

Three persons were rushed to the hospital, but two of them - both brothers - died on admission.

The Mirigama Police are conducting an investigation into this suspicious death, DIG Rohana said.

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lalu Tuesday, 15 December 2020 10:38 AM

Deadly Spirit

Rajpriya G - Europe Tuesday, 15 December 2020 07:32 PM

May the brothers were so sad their beloved mother passed away and did not want live anymore.

Wasp Wednesday, 16 December 2020 06:16 AM

Mother's spirit at work!

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