Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court has ordered the closure of the Miracle Colombo City Hostel, located at R. A. De Mel Mawatha in Colombo 03, after a 24-year-old British woman staying at the hostel died under emergency circumstances, while a German couple who shared the same room remain hospitalised.

The order was issued after Kollupitiya Police submitted a further investigation report to the court today (03) regarding the incident.

The closure will remain in effect until officers from the Government Analyst's Department conduct a thorough investigation and determine whether the establishment is suitable to remain open. The hostel management has been formally informed of the directive, police said.

Police continue further...