It is reported that a person drowned while going for a swim in the sea in the Akkarei area of the Police Domain of Thadhooveli yesterday (09) in the evening.
Investigations have been started based on a tip-off received by the Chhalweli Police Station.
The deceased was a 75-year-old resident of Kirudavil South, Thondamanaru area.
The body has been placed in the Jaffna Hospital mortuary after a post-mortem examination has been carried out and further investigations are being carried out by the Chhalweli Police.