Body of missing businessman found in swimming pool

February 2, 2023 05:00 pm

The body of a businessman who was reported missing since 30 January has been found at a building under construction in Pelawatte.

The body of the 49-year-old, identified as Roshan Wanninayake, was reportedly discovered in the swimming pool of the deceased’s three-storied building, which is under construction at Pelawatte, Thalangama.

The sister of the deceased had lodged a complaint with the Wellampitiya Police yesterday (01 Feb.), claiming that her brother had not returned home since 30 January.

A magisterial inquest has been launched into the death, while further investigations are being conducted by the Nugegoda Crime Unit on the directives of the OIC of the Thalangama Police.

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