The Palamadulla Police say that the body of a female lawyer who died mysteriously was found in a house in Bulathwelgoda, Palamadulla.
According to the Palamadulla Police, the body of Ms. Dushmanthi Abeyratne (40), who died suspiciously, was lying on her bed.
A maid who visited her house last morning had seen the body and informed the police.
He has made a statement to the police that the lawyer's husband was not at home since the 30th night.
The Palmadulla Magistrate visited the house of the lawyer and carried out the on-site inspection.
A local woman also gave a statement before the magistrate.
The lawyer's family has informed the Pelmadulla police that the death is suspicious, the police said.
The police are also investigating a text message sent by the deceased lawyer to one of her family members, the previous night.