Body found near Colombo Port terminal

October 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM

The body of an unidentified man has been recovered near the Adani terminal jetty at the Colombo Port on Thursday afternoon.

Police said the victim, around 5 feet tall with partially long hair, was wearing blue denim trousers at the time of discovery.

The decomposed body was taken to the Colombo National Hospital morgue for a post-mortem examination following a Magistrate’s inquiry.

Investigations are continuing to identify the deceased. (Newswire)