Police in Meegaswewa have launched an investigation following the discovery of a baby’s body in the Palliyagodella area on Tuesday evening (24).

Authorities said they received information that the remains of a child, believed to be about two days old, had been found on private land. 

Officers from the Meegaswewa Police Station conducted inquiries and confirmed the discovery of the body of a baby girl.

The magistrate has ordered a post‑mortem examination to determine the cause of death. 

The Meegaswewa Police are continuing further investigations into the incident. (Newswire)

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