Eraj Ravindra Fernando, the former Mayor of Hambantota Municipal Council, has been found dead at a residential property in Bambalapitiya, Colombo. Police are investigating the incident, which is suspected to be a suicide.
The body of Eraj Ravindra Fernando, who previously served as Mayor of the Hambantota Municipal Council, was discovered at a flat in Bambalapitiya, Colombo on Wednesday. According to police reports, the body was found hanging inside the premises. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of his death, with preliminary indications suggesting the incident may have been a suicide. A post-mortem examination is expected to provide further clarification.
Fernando was 57 years old at the time of his death. He had a lengthy political career in local government, having first been elected Mayor of Hambantota Municipal Council in 2014 under the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) banner. He was subsequently re-elected to the position in 2018 with backing from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).
The Colombo Police have commenced formal investigations into the matter. Further details regarding the exact circumstances surrounding his death are expected to emerge following the completion of the police investigation and post-mortem examination.