Youth found dead at Wimal’s residence

Lahiru Janith(24), a friend of MP Wimal Weerawasa’s son, who had stayed overnight in the MP’s Hokandara residence Tuesday was found dead the following morning. Thalangama Police said the family of Weerawansa finding that Janith just would not wake up in the morning yesterday, had brought him to Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital in Kotte at about 10 30 am. Asked whether he died after being admitted to the hospital or upon admission, the Jayawardenapura Hospital Duty Officer said it will be determined officially tomorrow after a post-mortem examination. “The postmortem inquest into Janith’s death will be held tomorrow at the hospital,” he said. According to statements recorded by the police, the deceased had been a frequent visitor to the house of Weerawansa as a neighbor and friend His home is some 100 meters away from the MP’s residence,” police said.