Dambulla police have launched an investigation after charred human remains were found from an agricultural well in the Ihalaarawwala area.
Police said the remains of a charred spinal cord and bone fragments were discovered at the location yesterday. Subsequent investigations have verified that the remains were human. They had been burnt using tyres. A further search of the area revealed a mamotee blade and two empty liquor bottles.
The Dambulla Magistrate has conducted a magisterial inquiry into the incident. Investigations are ongoing.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
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