Lohan Ratwatte’s private secretary found dead with gunshot wounds

Lohan Ratwatte’s private secretary found dead with gunshot wounds

October 20, 2024   03:11 pm

A private secretary of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has been found dead in a house in the Katugastota area today (20).

Police said he was found dead with gunshot injuries and that a firearm was also discovered near the body. 

Police are yet to determine whether the death was a suicide or a homicide. 

The deceased is a 49-year old resident of Werellagama in Katugastota while he had served as a private secretary to former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte.

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