Police investigations have revealed further details regarding the body of a man discovered inside a travelling bag left on the banks of the Dandugam Oya in Seeduwa, last night (15).
According to the Police Media Division, the victim is believed to have died a few days ago, and that the corpse had been stuffed into a blue-coloured travelling bag.
The identity of the victim has not been confirmed yet, although the police circular states that the victim is believed to be aged between 35 and 40 years, with a height of approximately 5’8″. The victim was wearing a red coloured t-shirt and brown pants at the time of his death.
Police also stated that a tattoo with 07 star marks is visible on the right side of the deceased’s neck and that there are injury marks on both sides of his head and chin.
The remains have been placed in the Negambo Hospital following the magistrate’s inquest, while Seeduwa Police are conducting further investigations regarding the incident.
