Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Seven individuals - including the assistant principal of a preschool, the sports coordination officer, two teachers in charge of the children, a preschool employee, and two swimming instructors - have been arrested in connection with the death of a child who drowned in a swimming pool at a hotel in Nugegoda.

The Mirihana Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred on the morning of October 8, 2025, at a hotel located on Stanley Mawatha within the Mirihana Police Division.

The victim has been identified as a five-year-old child residing in the Udahamulla area.

According to police, the deceased child had been studying at a private preschool and was participating in a swimming session at t...