The body of a 68 year old man was found in a well in Marakkaarampalai on Saturday, reports Uthayan.
It is believed to be that of Palaswamy Arunaasalam, who was reported missing after he set off towards Vavuniya on 2nd January.
His body has been handed over to the police for a post-mortem and further investigation.
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