The parents of the late Radhya Gunasekera, a teenager who tragically passed away on 7 October at the Lotus Tower in Colombo, have issued a heartfelt statement addressing the widespread misinformation and harmful speculation surrounding the circumstances of their daughter's death.

In their detailed response, they emphasize the emotional and psychological toll inflicted on Radhya due to baseless rumors and relentless bullying by some parents and teachers at her school. They spoke on the severe impact of harassment, which contributed to the teen's distress during her recovery from the grief of losing two close friends who died at Altair compex earlier. Her parents said in the statement issued, they hope to raise awareness about the devastating effects of such actions on vulnerable young minds.

Full statement published on Daily FT today (22):

If you need mental health assistance dial 1926: the 24/7 hotline of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)