Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The body of a 21-year-old woman was discovered floating near the dam of a small hydropower plant in the Wewelwatte Police Division of Ratnapura.

Police investigations identified the deceased as a resident of Kella Gallella, Hapugasthenna Pahala, Ratnapura. Authorities suspect that she had traveled to Ratnapura town to collect financial assistance from a bank and may have fallen victim to a crime while returning home.

Several of her belongings, including clothing, were found near the scene where her body was recovered.

The Ratnapura police are continuing a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily News Sri Lanka....