The bodies of two women have been discovered at a house in Eravur, Batticaloa this morning according to latest reports.
Ada Derana reports that the two women were identified as a 55 year old lady and her 34 year old daughter.
Police suspect the women have been murdered, reports Colombo Gazette.
The bodies have been transferred to Eravur hospital where an autopsy will be carried out.
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