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Further human remains found in Trincomalee

Photographs BattiNews

Human remains were found in a sporting ground in Trincomalee on Monday during an excavation was ordered by a local judge, reports BattiNews.

The excavation was ordered by the court after human remains were found in February 2014 as reconstructive work was taking place at the sporting grounds.

The excavation, which took place with the judge present on Monday afternoon, led to the finding of further human remains, which have been sent for forensic testing.

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