The body of a former LTTE cadre who was reported missing on March 9th was found washed up on the coast of Vadamarachchi.
Fisherman and 38-year-old father of three, Thevathas Julio Alexan, of Kattaikkadu did not return home after work on the March 9. Although his boat and equipment washed ashore, locals were unable to find him out at sea.
His body was discovered on Tuesday morning.
Mr Alexan was a former member of the LTTE’s border force, locals said.
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