The Fort Police have confirmed the identity of the body found on the shore of the Colombo Galle estuary, which has been identified as that of Galpola Sirinanda Thero, a resident at the Mawanella Sambodhi Temple.
Siri Nanda Thero was 38 years old at the time of his passing.
The discovery of the body had raised concerns and led to an investigation by the Fort Police. The confirmation of the victim's identity now sheds light on this tragic incident.
Details regarding the circumstances of Sirinanda Thero's death are yet to be disclosed. The authorities have scheduled a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death and to gather more information regarding the incident.
The confirmation of the identity of the deceased brings some closure to this case, although many questions remain unanswered. Law enforcement authorities are expected to continue their investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the discovery of Sirinanda Thero's body and to provide more clarity on this tragic event.