Decomposed body found in Bentota beach [September 17 2011]

A highly decomposed body of a man with maggots was found in a shrub on the beach at Bentota. The body could not be recognised due to decomposition. No injuries were found on his body.

The deceased is between the ages of 35-40 , police said. The Magistrate Balapitiya  conducted the Magisterial inquiry. The body is now lying at the Karapitiya Hospital.

(JJ)