Tragedy at Tissa Wewa

by Ananda Agalakada

Five people died after a boat carrying 22 people capsized in the Tissa Wewa around 3.30 pm yesterday.

Police have recovered five bodies. Police and people of the area rescued the others, police said.

According to the Police Media Centre, two people are still missing. Search operations are underway to find them.

The victims have been identified as residents of Homagama and Godagama. They were on their way back after a pilgrimage to Kataragama.