June 03, Colombo (LNW): In a distressing event at Kuliyapitiya Technical College, four students have been arrested following an incident that allegedly drove a fellow student to attempt suicide.
The troubling episode, linked to reported ragging, has raised serious concerns about student welfare at the institution.
Yesterday afternoon, a first-year female student reportedly leapt into a nearby lake in a desperate act. Local residents acted swiftly, pulling her from the water and ensuring she was rushed to Kuliyapitiya Hospital for urgent care.
Medical staff have confirmed that, whilst shaken, the young woman is stable and receiving treatment, with her condition described as non-life-threatening.
Initial police inquiries suggest the student’s actions were a direct response to a humiliating ragging ordeal, a practice that continues to plague educational institutions despite efforts to curb it.
The four arrested students, all enrolled at the same college, are now in custody as authorities delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation aims to uncover the extent of the ragging and whether others were involved in perpetuating or enabling the behaviour.
The incident has sparked outrage amongst the local community, with calls for stricter measures to prevent such harmful traditions.
Kuliyapitiya Police are continuing their inquiries, vowing to address any systemic issues that may have contributed to this alarming event.
