A soldier who went to recover the dead body of the woman on the top of the Great Western mountain died due to an emergency in the reserve. (Sri Lanka Latest News)
The deceased is Sudath Kumara Herath (36), a father of three girls, residing at No. 32, Ellumgasaya, Dutuwewa, Galenbidunuewa, Karunanayake Mudianselage.
At the time of his death, he was working at the Nuwara Eliya camp of 03 Sinha Regiment and it is reported that he died in the line of duty 15 days after he was transferred to a camp in Vaviniya area as a training instructor.
Anjali Purnima Nilakshi Herat, the eldest daughter of the deceased is 13 years old and studying in the 8th year of Dutuwewa High School.
Malithi Dhammasha Herath is an 8-year-old crippled daughter who is unable to speak, suffers from epilepsy and receives clinical treatment from the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital monthly, her elders say. Herath’s youngest daughter is one and a half years old and she is Sanuli Mahinsha. It is reported that Herat.