The body of a fishermen who had been reported missing was found washed up on the Punnaikudaa shore on Saturday morning, reports Batti News.
The fisherman has been identified as 20 year old Kanthasamy Kiritharan from Eravur, who went out to see together with eight others. He was reported missing last Thursday after the fishing vessel ran into difficulty at sea and he was swept away by large currents.
The police are reportedly investigating the incident.
We need your support
Sri Lanka is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a journalist. Tamil journalists are particularly at threat, with at least 41 media workers known to have been killed by the Sri Lankan state or its paramilitaries during and after the armed conflict.
Despite the risks, our team on the ground remain committed to providing detailed and accurate reporting of developments in the Tamil homeland, across the island and around the world, as well as providing expert analysis and insight from the Tamil point of view
We need your support in keeping our journalism going. Support our work today.
For more ways to donate visit https://donate.tamilguardian.com.
