Two teens commit suicide by jumping into Polgolla Reservoir

Two teens commit suicide by jumping into Polgolla Reservoir

July 7, 2020   09:05 am

Two teenagers have taken their own lives by jumping into the Polgolla Reservoir in Kandy, the Police said.

The deceased teenagers have been identified as a 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl.

A romantic relationship is suspected to be the reason for the suicide.

Katugastota Police is carrying out further investigations into the incident.

 

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