Colombo (News 1st): A body with gunshot wounds was discovered at a rubber plantation in Nawagamuwa, Kaduwela. The victim is identified as 37-year-old, Chamila Prasad, a chief suspect in a murder investigation.

Several live bullets used for a T-56 assault rifle and empty casings were found close to the remains. Further investigations are underway.

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