Bodies of missing mother and child found on Kalutara beach

July 28, 2023 03:42 pm

The bodies of a mother and child who were reported missing two days ago in the Halkandawila area in Kalutara have been found washed ashore on the beach, police reported.

Accordingly, the body of an unidentified female was found washed ashore on the Kalutara beach by area residents this morning (28 July), while that of a little girl was found along the shores of the Kalutara beach last evening (27 July).

Police have confirmed that the deceased, aged 31 and 2 are, in fact, the mother and child who was recently reported missing.

Thus, a statement is due to be recorded by the police from the deceased woman’s husband, while it is yet to be determined as to whether the deaths were a murder or a suicide.

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