A student of Peradeniya University who was reported missing last week has been found dead.
According to sources, the body of the 24-year-old boy was found on the banks of the Mahaweli River in Kandy.
The deceased is a resident of Yakkala and a 4th-year student of the Arts Faculty of the University of Peradeniya.
The Peradeniya Police launched an investigation to find the student after he was reported missing on Sunday (18).
The Police said investigations had been launched after a letter written by the student dated 16th September had been found at his boarding house.
The Peradeniya Police is conducting investigations to ascertain the cause of his death. (NewsWire)