Assistant Divisional Secretary dies of burn injuries

17 February 2025 12:46 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 5 Bookmark

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By Romesh Madusanaka

Colombo,Feb 17 (Daily Mirror)- The Assistant Dvisional Secreatary of Chavakachcheri Sathees Thamalini (35) died of serious burn injuries caused by a fire which broke out in her house.

She was a resident of the Nirveli area and the mother of a six year old daugher.

Doctors of the Chavakachcheri Hospital said the victim was six months pregnant and that their attempt to save the mother and child had failed.

Her husband, a Grama Niladhari of the area told police that she her dress had caught fire when she attempted to light a candle.

Police said whether the circumstances that led to her death were due to foul play, suicide or an accident were yet to be established and that they will hold a formal investigation.

Police were scheduled to record a further statement from her husband.

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Nihal S Monday, 17 February 2025 06:34 PM

very sad. RIP

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RIP Tuesday, 18 February 2025 04:18 AM

WHATEVER RELIGION, DO NOT LIGHT UP AT HOME. SAFFTY FIRST.

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Karalasingam Sivalingam Monday, 17 February 2025 07:43 PM

So pathetic. While lighting a candle her clothes catching fire could have been doused, unless some inflamable substance would have been around.

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Soori Maripalan Tuesday, 18 February 2025 06:06 AM

What a tragic? RIP

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Mohan Tuesday, 18 February 2025 04:51 PM

A tragic end to a young life. The circumstances stated do not seem right for an educated person. There is more to this story

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