Imaduwa Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman A.V.Sarath Kumara died after being admitted to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, Galle following a clash near his house on Monday (9) night, Imaduwa Police said.
A group had come to attack the Chairman’s house that night and some of his confidantes had been staying at the Chairman’s house at that time. The power supply had been cut off at that time. Subsequently the chairman’s house had been stoned and a clash had occurred between the two parties. Thereafter the chairman had fallen sick and he had been rushed to the hospital where he had succumbed. However the hospital sources disclosed that he had died of a heart attack. The inquest into his death was scheduled to be held yesterday evening. He was 69. Imaduwa police are investigating.
by Daily News Sri Lanka
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