Two teenagers died while attempting to save their father who was drowning in the village tank in the Polpithigama Police area in the Kurunegala District on July 15 evening.
The deceased were identified as M.O. Dileka (16) and Chamindu Madurange (19) of Nikadalupotha area, Kurunegala. They were bathing in the village tank, Kanapattam Wewa following a pilgrimage to Anuradhapura when the tragedy occurred.
Villagers and the Polpithigama police officers found the bodies of drowned teenagers after about two hours. Polpithigama Police are investigating.