11 Sabaragamuwa Uni Students' Studentships Revoked

Studentships of 11 Sabaragamuwa University Students Revoked Over Ragging

by Staff Writer 07-10-2026 | 9:35 AM

COLOMBO(News 1st) - The studentships of 11 students of the Faculty of Technology at Sabaragamuwa University have been revoked following an investigation into the death of second-year student Charith Dilshan.

Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor S.A. Ariyadore said the University Council took the decision based on the recommendations of a committee appointed to investigate the incident.

The Acting Vice-Chancellor said, that the investigation confirmed that ragging was a cause of Charith Dilshan’s suicide. 

Charith Dilshan died by suicide on April 29, 2023, after reportedly being subjected to ragging.