A group of students at Kelaniya University have initiated a protest in front of the university's administrative building following the untimely demise of a fourth-year student due to a sudden illness. The tragic incident occurred last night, prompting outrage among the student body.
The deceased student was rushed to the hospital after falling ill, but according to reports, the lack of an ambulance or suitable transportation on campus delayed the student's access to medical care. This delay has sparked anger among students, who believe that timely intervention could have potentially saved their peer's life.
Approximately 150 students have gathered in front of the administrative building, demanding answers and calling for improvements to emergency response facilities on campus. The protest underscores the students' concerns regarding the adequacy of healthcare infrastructure and emergency services within the university premises.
University authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident or the students' grievances. However, the protest is expected to continue until concrete measures are taken to address the students' concerns and prevent similar tragedies in the future.