The 8-year-old boy who was critically injured in an incident at the Colombo Swimming Club last week has died, hospital sources confirmed today. The child, identified as Master Arlan, had been receiving treatment at Nawaloka Hospital after falling into a pool during a private birthday event held at the club. He had been on life support for several days after sustaining severe brain damage. His father, Prasad Panagoda, later lodged a complaint with Police, alleging negligence by the club and its staff. According to the father’s complaint, the lifeguard was not at the pool when the child fell in. Officers…
8-year-old dies after Colombo Swimming Club tragedy
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