Kottawa Police have launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a 19-year-old woman who was found burnt to death inside her home on Vihara Mawatha, Rukmalgama Road, Kottawa.
The deceased has been identified as Pudammini Turanja, an unmarried young woman who had been alone at home at the time of the incident. According to police, her body was completely charred, and parts of the house, including the roof, were also damaged in the fire.
The victim’s mother and two siblings had reportedly left home to watch Vesak lanterns when the incident occurred.
Firefighters from the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte fire brigade, along with area residents, managed to extinguish the flames. However, the young woman had already succumbed to her injuries by the time they arrived.
The cause of the fire remains unknown. Officers from the Nugegoda Crimes Division are conducting further investigations. (Newswire)