Body found in canal in Matugama

Body found in canal in Matugama

February 8, 2026   11:08 am

A body has been discovered in a canal at the Delgas Junction along the Matugama– Agalawatta road, police said.

The deceased has been identified as a 41-year-old resident of Ittapane.

The cause of death has not yet been determined, police said. 

The body has been placed at the morgue of Nagoda Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Matugama Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

 

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