Bodies of couple found inside home in Gampaha

Bodies of couple found inside home in Gampaha

September 10, 2015   03:40 pm

The severely decomposed bodies of a man and woman have been discovered inside a residence in the Galpotta area in Udugampola, Gampaha. 

The discovery was made following information received by police this afternoon, Acting Police Spokesman SSP Priyantha Jayakody said.

The deceased, a married couple, are believed to have passed away several days back while the actual cause of death is yet to be ascertained. 

Preliminary inquiries have uncovered that a 4-year-old girl had also been living at the residence, however no information regarding her whereabouts have been reported, the Acting Police Spokesman said.  

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