Dead body of youth discovered from Wellawatta building debris

Dead body of youth discovered from Wellawatta building debris

4 pm - Update

Operations to rescue those missing and stuck in 'Excellence' building near Savoy Cinema in Wellawatta recently were in progress and the dead body of a youth was recovered in operations this afternoon, police report. The young man who died was 20 years old and was from Hatton, it is understood. As a result of this

understood. As a result of this incident it has been confirmed that by now 2 victims have died while 2 others are still missing.

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2 pm - Update

Protests in Hatton asking to rescue youth stuck in collapsed building in Wellawatta

The mother of the above-mentioned youth and labourers of Gregley Tea Estate, Pathana, Hatton where the youth concerned had been residing are engaged in a demonstration today (20) at about 8.30 in the morning demanding the rescue of this youth who still is missing after the incident where the 'Excellency' building situated close to Wellawatta Savoy Cinema collapsed most unexpectedly recently.

The crowd who assembled at a collection spot in the estate say that the 20 year old Raman Niroshan is still stuck somewhere in the building. As reported rescue operations were in progress even last night (19) in search of those who are missing in the said building which has collapsed and activities to manage the vehicles and security precautions around the area are in progress for search operations. Relatives and friends are rocking round till such time the missing youth is found.

Photos -- Gamini Bandara Ilangatilleke, Maskeliya