Sri Lanka, June 15 -- The body of a woman who has died under suspicious circumstances was discovered today (15) near a canal connected to the Sangilikandarawa Lake, Medawachchiya.

According to police, the discovery was made by the Medawachchiya Police following a tip-off.

The deceased has been identified as a resident of Medawachchiya.

Her remains are placed at the Anuradhapura General Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....