Sri Lanka, June 4 -- The Director of the elders' home in Batagoda, Anguruwatota, where a fire broke out on Tuesday evening, has been arrested, Police said.

According to Police, the suspect is scheduled to be produced before the Horana Magistrate's Court today.

Meanwhile, the death toll from the blaze at the facility has risen to 12.

Authorities said three residents remain unaccounted for, while seven injured individuals are receiving treatment at the Horana District Hospital.

Officials further stated that 72 residents were inside the premises when the fire erupted.

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