Sri Lanka, April 28 -- A man who fell ill after attending a drinking party has died after being admitted to Mulleriyawa Hospital.

The deceased, identified as Subair alias 'Sumedha,' was a resident of Wellampitiya and had previously been imprisoned for a long period on drug-related charges before being released on bail.

Police reported that Subair had organised the drinking party at his house with two friends.

Both friends also fell ill and were hospitalised at Mulleriyawa Hospital.

One of the hospitalised individuals is reportedly a guard at Mahara Prison.

According to investigations, they fell ill after going to sleep following the party and showed symptoms upon waking up the next day.

Police are conducting further investigations i...