Human skeletal remains have been found at the centre aisle of the roundabout near the old Secretariat in Colombo -Fort.

According to reports, the skeletal remains were found during excavation activities by a private firm involved in the construction linked to the Colombo Port City highway.

The skeletal remains were found nearly 06 feet below by workers engaged in excavation activities on Saturday. 

Following the discovery of the skeletal remains, the excavation activities had been suspended and the Police had been informed in this regard.

The location has been provided with Police protection, while a magisterial inquiry has been scheduled. 

Investigations are launched into the incident by the Colombo Harbour Police. (Newswire)

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