Former Hambantota Municipal Council Mayor Eraj Ravindra Fernando was found dead at his Colombo residence on Tuesday. The 57-year-old was reportedly discovered hanging inside a flat in Bambalapitiya. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, with suicide being suspected. Fernando served as Mayor after being elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018, and was a notable figure in local politics.
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Former Hambantota Mayor Eraj Fernando Found Dead; Suicide Suspected
TLDR
Former Hambantota Mayor Eraj Fernando found dead.
57-year-old's body discovered in Colombo residence.
Suicide is suspected; police investigating.