Body found in Visvamadu of Tamil woman working for Army

17:29 BST

The body of a Tamil woman was found in a well in Visvamadu, local residents told Tamil Guardian this evening.

The body, which appeared to have been raped, was recovered by villagers in the presence of police officers at 6.30pm today.

The woman, whose name is yet unknown, was employed by the Sri Lankan army in the cultivation of toddy (palm wine) six to seven months ago said locals.

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