The body of a woman has been discovered in the woods near the Batticaloa Soukaddi Sea area, reported Eastern Province-based news site Batti News.
The body remains unidentified as it is severely decomposed, but it has been approximated to be that of a 30-year-old female.
The discovery was made after locals from the area went to collect firewood.
Batticaloa courts sub-judge T Sinnaiya, legal medical officer A N Thahir and the police arrived at the area to inspect the body. Eravoor police suspect the woman has been murdered and reported that they will be further investigating the incident.
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