The second in command of the Navy ship Vijayabahu has committed suicide in his cabin.
The Colombo Port Police said that he hanged himself while the ship was anchored at the Bandaranaike Jetty in Colombo Port. The officer, a Commodore (44) from Homagama had committed suicide, the police said.
It was learned that this officer had committed suicide day before yesterday (14) in the morning.
This officer is a father of two children. Police said the children are 14 and 11 years old. The wife is a Major in the army. She is serving at the Panagoda Army Camp.
According to the police, no clear reason for this officer’s suicide has been revealed.
A top-ranked police official said that a magisterial inquiry will be held regarding this death.
The post-mortem examination had been conducted by Colombo Judicial Medical Officer Ruhul Haq. He has given an open verdict on this death.
Friday, June 16, 2023 – 01:11Breaking
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