More skeletal remains unearthed from Matale mass grave

SATURDAY, 05 JANUARY 2013 

59 skulls have been unearthed from the mass grave site at Matale District Hospital premises. 69 skeletal remains too have been found at the site.

The excavations are being carried out on an order by Matale Magistrate Chathurika de Silva and under the supervision of Consultant Judicial Medical Officer Dr. Ajith Jayasena.

Excavations commenced on 27th November and still skulls and remains are unearthed from the site.

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