Soldier providing security to MP’s residence in Wellawatta found dead

4 June 2022 09:49 am Views - 7849

A soldier assigned for security at MP MA Sumanthiran's residence in Wellawatta was found dead with gunshot wounds this morning.

The victim was identified as a 22-year old, a resident of Walapane.

The body was found at Daya Road in Wellawatta.

Police suspect that the soldier had shot himself using a T56 assault rifle. It was reported that around eight soldiers were assigned for duties at the residence of the MP.

The Wellawatta Police are conducting investigations.(Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)