The body of an elderly woman was found on Wednesday in the Velanai part of Jaffna, reported the Uthayan.
The body was found with wounds suggestive of an attack, and has been identified as that of a 70 year old woman called Arulappu Alvinamma.
She was reported missing by her daughter on Tuesday, after she failed to return home following a visit to the shops.
Her body has been taken to Jaffna hospital.
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