The body of a middle-aged man was found washed up on Mathakal beach in Jaffna, reports Uthayan.
The body, believed to be that of man aged between 50-55 and wearing a blue saram, was found by local residents on Friday morning.
It was taken away by Sri Lankan police officers for further investigation.
Locals believe it is that of an Indian fisherman.
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