COLOMBO (News 1st) – The seven suspects that were arrested in connection to the damages caused to the Galaha hospital, following the death of an infant who was admitted to the hospital, have been remanded until the 06th of this month.

The order was issued after the suspects were produced before the Kandy Magistrate today (September 02).

The arrests were made during a raid conducted by the police last night.

The suspects are residents of Dolowatta and are aged between 28 and 45.

The unrest that broke out at Galaha hospital on the 28th of last month caused damages to several buildings of the hospital and also caused damages to several vehicles that were on the hospital premises. An investigation by the Health Ministry to look into the incident including the death of the infant is currently underway.

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