Four army personnel who were arrested in connection with the death of a young man who drowned in the Muttaiyankattu Tank after entering an army camp in the area, have been remanded until 26th August.
The group was remanded after being presented before Mullaitivu Acting Magistrate S.H. Marus yesterday.
The suspects were presented for an identification parade, during which two of them were identified by witnesses.
The arrests come in connection with the death of 32-year-old Edirmanasingam Kabilraj.
The young man who reportedly entered the Army camp in Mullaitivu to collect scrap iron is reported to have fled upon seeing the army. His body was later found in the Muthiyankaddu tank on 09th August.
The Oddusuddan Police arrested four army personnel, including a sergeant, in connection with the incident. (Islandnews)
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