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.
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.