Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The body of a 61-year-old man, identified as H.P. Rohana Wimalaratne, was discovered in his home in Medirigiriya after he mysteriously burned to death.

Police stated that he had been living alone, and after several days without contact, his daughter and local residents searched for him, ultimately finding his charred body next to his bed.

Polonnaruwa Crime Scene Investigation Officers have launched an inquiry, while a magisterial inquest is scheduled for this afternoon (22).

Authorities confirmed that the deceased had no known medical conditions and lived an active life working in his garden. Medirigiriya Police are investigating whether foul play was involved.

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