Woman dies after jumping off Kothalawala hospital building

Woman dies after jumping off Kothalawala hospital building

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) -A woman has died after jumping off the sixth floor of the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Hospital building in Boralesgamuwa yesterday (Aug 18).

The deceased, a 28-year old, had been receiving treatment at the psychiatric unit of the hospital. Police have identified the victim as a resident of Pannipitiya.

A post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out on the remains of the deceased today. Further investigations are being carried out by the police.