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Serious allegations have emerged following the mysterious deaths of two foreign women in a guesthouse in the Kollupitiya area and the death of an Australian national in the Crescat Mall apartment complex.
In the first incident, three foreign women—British and German nationals—who had been staying at a guesthouse in the Kollupitiya area, were rushed to the hospital after suddenly falling ill. Two of them, a 24-year-old British woman and a German national, later died. The British woman passed away on February 2nd, while the German woman succumbed to her illness on the night of February 3rd at Colombo National Hospital.
According to a report presented by the Kollupitiya Police to the Colombo Magistrate Court, Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura issued an order to temporarily close the guesthouse. Special investigations have been launched to determine whether food poisoning or foul play is involved in the deaths, with post-mortem examinations scheduled to be conducted on the deceased women.
Senior Police Officer Nilanta Jayakodi, speaking on behalf of the police media division, confirmed that the authorities—including police, public health inspectors, health ministry officials, and judicial medical officers—are conducting a detailed investigation into the incident.
The second incident relates to the mysterious death of an Australian-Sri Lankan dual national named Alex, who died after falling from the seventh floor of the Crescat Mall apartment complex in Kollupitiya two weeks ago. Alex, 51 years old, was a social worker, and his family members have raised serious allegations regarding the circumstances of his death.
According to Indumini Bandara, the director of the Foreign Immigrants Caring Organization, Alex's family believes that his death was not a suicide but rather a suspicious one. They have presented several key points to support their claim:
There was no disturbance or damage to property in the house on the day of the incident. He remained on the floor for about 40 minutes without receiving first aid. Despite the proximity of nearby hospitals, there was a delay in providing emergency medical treatment. The family has lodged a complaint with the Kollupitiya Police, requesting an investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). They are also pursuing an international inquiry through the Australian High Commission.
Indumini Bandara emphasized the importance of fair and transparent investigations into such incidents, noting that they could have a positive impact on the country’s tourism industry by ensuring the safety and well-being of foreign tourists.
Special investigation teams have been assigned to both incidents, and it is expected that further details will be revealed in the coming days. There is particular focus on the cause of death for the women at the guesthouse, with investigations into the possibility of food poisoning underway.
The Police Headquarters has issued a statement confirming that investigations into both incidents are being conducted with maximum transparency. They also indicated that additional measures will be taken to ensure the safety of foreign tourists.
Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has decided to conduct special inspections of all guesthouses in the Kollupitiya area. These inspections aim to ensure the safety of tourists and improve the quality of services provided to them.
Authorities are working to identify the responsible parties and take appropriate legal action. Discussions are also underway to implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future, ensuring that they do not occur again.
In the first incident, three foreign women—British and German nationals—who had been staying at a guesthouse in the Kollupitiya area, were rushed to the hospital after suddenly falling ill. Two of them, a 24-year-old British woman and a German national, later died. The British woman passed away on February 2nd, while the German woman succumbed to her illness on the night of February 3rd at Colombo National Hospital.
According to a report presented by the Kollupitiya Police to the Colombo Magistrate Court, Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura issued an order to temporarily close the guesthouse. Special investigations have been launched to determine whether food poisoning or foul play is involved in the deaths, with post-mortem examinations scheduled to be conducted on the deceased women.
Detailed Investigations
Senior Police Officer Nilanta Jayakodi, speaking on behalf of the police media division, confirmed that the authorities—including police, public health inspectors, health ministry officials, and judicial medical officers—are conducting a detailed investigation into the incident.
The second incident relates to the mysterious death of an Australian-Sri Lankan dual national named Alex, who died after falling from the seventh floor of the Crescat Mall apartment complex in Kollupitiya two weeks ago. Alex, 51 years old, was a social worker, and his family members have raised serious allegations regarding the circumstances of his death.
According to Indumini Bandara, the director of the Foreign Immigrants Caring Organization, Alex's family believes that his death was not a suicide but rather a suspicious one. They have presented several key points to support their claim:
There was no disturbance or damage to property in the house on the day of the incident. He remained on the floor for about 40 minutes without receiving first aid. Despite the proximity of nearby hospitals, there was a delay in providing emergency medical treatment. The family has lodged a complaint with the Kollupitiya Police, requesting an investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). They are also pursuing an international inquiry through the Australian High Commission.
Indumini Bandara emphasized the importance of fair and transparent investigations into such incidents, noting that they could have a positive impact on the country’s tourism industry by ensuring the safety and well-being of foreign tourists.
Special investigation teams have been assigned to both incidents, and it is expected that further details will be revealed in the coming days. There is particular focus on the cause of death for the women at the guesthouse, with investigations into the possibility of food poisoning underway.
The Police Headquarters has issued a statement confirming that investigations into both incidents are being conducted with maximum transparency. They also indicated that additional measures will be taken to ensure the safety of foreign tourists.
Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has decided to conduct special inspections of all guesthouses in the Kollupitiya area. These inspections aim to ensure the safety of tourists and improve the quality of services provided to them.
Authorities are working to identify the responsible parties and take appropriate legal action. Discussions are also underway to implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future, ensuring that they do not occur again.
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