Relatives of the family have complained to the police that the death of a 22-year-old mother and her new-born child, who were receiving treatment at the Vatupitiyala Basic Hospital, is suspicious.
The woman who underwent a cesarean section for her first delivery on the 18th died a few moments after the operation. A few moments later the baby she gave birth to is dead.
Relatives of the deceased mother and child have complained to the Nittambuwa police expressing doubts about the situation that led to their death. According to a court order, a post-mortem examination is scheduled to be held, according to hospital sources.