AccidentGeneralHOTMonday, April 20, 2026

Moratuwa University Student Drowns in Bentota Sea

TLDR

Kadeer Kamanadan Mithusan, 25, Moratuwa Uni student, drowned in Bentota sea.
From Chunnagam, Jaffna, he was an engineering student, final or third year.
Caught in a rip current on April 19th while swimming with friends.
Pronounced dead at Bentota Hospital after being brought ashore.

A 25-year-old engineering student from Moratuwa University, identified as Kadeer Kamanadan Mithusan from Chunnagam, Jaffna, tragically drowned in the Bentota sea on April 19th. He was reportedly swimming with a group of fellow students when he was caught by a strong wave and swept away. Despite efforts to rescue him, he was found deceased. Police have confirmed the incident and are conducting further investigations.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 Apr 20 · 7:18 AM

The Moratuwa University student who drowned in the Bentota sea has been identified as Kadeer Kamanadan Mithusan, a 25-year-old from Chunnagam, Jaffna. He was an engineering student, with sources indicating he was either in his final year or third year. Police stated he was caught in a rip current while swimming yesterday (April 19th), reportedly with two female university students or a group of friends. He was brought ashore and admitted to Bentota Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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