Body of a man who committed suicide tests positive for CV-19

The PCR test conducted on a the dead body of a 37-year-old man who committed suicide has returned positive.

The deceased has been identified as a resident of Milagastenna, Badulla who is reportedly unmarried and has been living by himself due to a dispute with his parents.

It was revealed that the has been charged with drug offences, while no motive has been found for the suicide.

The autopsy was conducted by the by the Badulla Municipal Corner.