Severed human head washes ashore in Moragalla

Severed human head washes ashore in Moragalla

May 23, 2026   10:08 am

A severed human head has washed ashore on the beach located behind a popular tourist hotel in Moragalla, Aluthgama.

According to police, the discovery was made following a telephone call received this morning (23), after which officers from the Aluthgama Police carried out investigations at the scene.

The remains have been identified as belonging to a male individual; however, his identity has not yet been established, said police.

Aluthgama Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

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