Three children drown in lake in Vakarai

Three children drown in lake in Vakarai

July 6, 2025   07:04 pm

Three children, two girls and one boy, between the ages of 10 and 11, have reportedly drowned in a lake in Vakarai, Batticaloa.

All three bodies have reportedly been recovered, police said.

The three children, two aged 10 and the other 11, had reportedly drowned in the Kariappan Kirni Tank in Vakarai.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

COPF approves Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill (English)

COPF approves Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill (English)

Politicians supporting underworld, drug traffickers identified – IGP (English)

Acting Director of Police Cultural Division arrested over bribery allegations (English)

President decides to temporarily halt Mannar Wind Power Project (English)

Ada Derana 6.55 p.m. news bulletin

Every police officer linked 'drug mafia' will be removed from service - IGP pledges after assuming duties

Every police officer linked 'drug mafia' will be removed from service - IGP pledges after assuming duties

Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm - 2025.08.14