Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Madura Seneviratne has ordered officials to conduct a preliminary investigation into the death of a student after a bo tree branch fell at the Balangoda Rajawaka Maha Vidyalaya and submit a report within a week.
He stated this while participating in an inspection of the buildings of the college that were damaged due to the falling bo tree branch.
The Minister has instructed that if there are any trees suspected to be unsafe within the school grounds, the Divisional Secretary and the Timber Corporation should be informed immediately.
Sabaragamuwa Provincial Education Director Darshani Iddamalgoda also stated that a three-member committee has been appointed to investigate this incident.