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Open verdict issued in death of suspect in Homagama Police custody
An open verdict has been delivered following the post-mortem examination of a 29-year-old suspect who died while in the custody of the Homagama Police over a drug-related allegation.
The post-mortem examination was conducted by a Judicial Medical Officer at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital in Kalubowila.
Police stated that the deceased’s body was handed over to his relatives following the examination.
The deceased, a resident of Kiriwaththuduwa, was a father of two.
He had been arrested by the Homagama Police and detained in a police cell when he suddenly fell ill. He was subsequently admitted to hospital, where he died.
An open verdict was issued in connection with his death following the post-mortem examination.
