In separate incidents, two dead bodies have been found in Kokkaddicholai and Oorani, in the Eastern Province this week, reports Batti News.
In Kokkaddicholai, 32 year old Arunasalam Kirubakaran was found hanging on Thursday, said the Eastern Province based website.
Meanwhile, Batticaloa police reported they recovered the body of 55 year old Suntharanathan Santhirakumar in Oorani.
Police are reportedly investigating both cases.
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