Three individuals from the Pahala Karannagoda area of Warakagoda in Kalutara, have died due to a sudden illness after consuming illicit liquor.
The victims are reported to be residents of the Karannagoda area, aged between 43 and 68.
The Relatives of the deceased individuals reveal that all three of them had consumed illicit liquor on 27 April.
One of the victims died while at home yesterday (28), while another fell ill and had taken medication from a private dispensary. Subsequently, he fell ill again and died while en route to the hospital.
It is reported that the other person succumbed to his illness while undergoing treatment at Horana Hospital.
Accordingly, all three victims have had similar symptoms such as loss of vision and excessive vomiting.
Additionally, four individuals from the same area are currently undergoing treatment at Colombo-South Teaching Hospital, Horana Hospital, and Jayawardenapura Hospital, exhibiting similar symptoms.
Warakagoda Police have launched an investigation regarding the incident.