Missing mans body found in Nilwala River [April 25 2014]

The body of the 39-year-old man who had allegedly thrown his two children into Nilwala River yesterday was found washed ashore, this afternoon.

The victim a resident of Rathmale, Dikwella is believed to have jumped into the river after throwing his two girls aged four and two into the river from Mahanama Bridge, the police said.

The soldiers attached to the Army Unit near the bridge had been able to rescue the two girls whilst a search operation was in progress to find the father who was believed to have fled the scene.

A joint search operation conducted by the Army, Navy and the Police recovered the body. Victims wife identified the body shortly after.

Matara Police is conducting further investigations.