The body of a 25 year old single mother was found in Kaaththaankudi, the Uthayan reported.
The body which was found hanging with her feet touching the house according to police, has been sent to Batticaloa hospital for a post-mortem.
The family of the woman, who has not been identified have demanded that a full investigation be carried out.
Kaaththaankudi police are treating the death as suspicious.
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