By Newswire Editorial
Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to establish the identities of three men whose bodies remain unclaimed at the Ampara General Hospital mortuary.
According to the Police, the three individuals had been admitted to the hospital for medical treatment on separate occasions and subsequently passed away while receiving treatment.
Police said no relatives have come forward to identify or claim the bodies despite several months having passed in some cases.
The first deceased individual, who had provided the name U. D. Fernando but with no residential address, was admitted to Ampara Hospital on March 29, 2026, and passed away on March 31.
He was approximately 52 years old, 5 feet 3 inches tall, with a well-built physique and slightly long hair.
The second individual, who had provided the name Wijeratne but no residential address, was admitted to the hospital on June 24, 2026, and passed away the following day.
He was approximately 70 years old, 5 feet 1 inch tall, with a dark complexion, slender build and slightly grown-out hair.
The third individual, whose identity remains unknown, was admitted to Ampara Hospital on August 10, 2026, and passed away on October 24.
He was approximately 70 years old, 5 feet tall, with a dark complexion, slender build and short hair.
Police have requested anyone with information that could help identify the deceased or locate their relatives to contact the Ampara Headquarters Police Inspector on 071-8591148 or the Ampara Police Station on 063-2222222.
The Police Media Division has also requested the public and media organisations to assist in circulating the information to help establish the identities of the deceased. (Newswire)