The body of a Tamil man reported missing from Batticaloa was found with his hands tied in a canal on Monday.
Kanapathipillai Thirunavukkarasu, aged 62, was reported missing on Sunday and his body was found the following day in a paddy field canal, with his hands tied behind his back.
Vellaveli police said they had made two arrests in connection with his death.
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