Police have identified the body discovered near the Wakwella Bridge in Poddala, Galle, as that of a close associate of the organised criminal known as “Podi Lassi.”
According to police, investigations into the incident are currently underway.
The body was found near the Wakwella Bridge area in Poddala last Tuesday. Authorities stated that the victim’s body had been concealed in a manner that initially made identification difficult.
The remains have been transferred to the mortuary of the Galle National Hospital for further examination and forensic investigations.
Police are continuing their inquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
