ANURADHAPURA, Sept. 14 – A 21-year-old youth tragically drowned in the Malwathu Oya near the Thanthirimale police division on Sunday evening (14).
According to police, the victim, identified as a resident of Joella, Pradeshiya Sabha South, had been bathing in the river with relatives when the incident occurred. Initial investigations revealed that he had been in the area after visiting the Madhu Shrine before entering the river.
Police confirmed that the young man drowned while swimming and could not be rescued despite efforts by those present.
The body has been placed at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital morgue for post-mortem examinations. The Thanthirimale Police have launched further investigations into the incident.
