Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Six female teachers of Diamond Jubilee College in Panadura have been hospitalized at Panadura Hospital after consuming poisoned tea during a break.

Authorities report that a medicine pill was allegedly mixed into a bottle of sugar used for the tea, resulting in the poisoning incident.

The Panadura Police have initiated an investigation into the matter and have indicated that the bottle of sugar will be sent to the government examiner for further examination.

The incident has raised concerns and investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the poisoning."

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....