<p>A 55 year old father of two, Sivapathasuntharam Sivaseelan, was found dead in Batticaloa today. </p>
<p>Sivaseelan is believed to be from Koolaavadi Thisaveerasingam Square area of Batticaloa. </p>
<p>His body was found at a construction site in Kallady, where two buildings are currently being built. </p>
<p>Kaathankodi police are investigating this matter.</p>
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