A Sri Lankan man detained at Wariyapola Prison was mistakenly reported dead by police, prompting his family to organize his funeral before he unexpectedly arrived home alive.
Residents of Kohobankulama in Galgamuwa experienced an extraordinary turn of events when D. M. Keerthisena, a man in police custody, was reported dead only to arrive home alive while funeral arrangements were underway. According to Ada Derana, Nanneriya Police had communicated to his relatives that Keerthisena had died while detained at Wariyapola Prison, leading them to believe he had passed away in custody.
Based on this information, family members and villagers swiftly mobilized to arrange his funeral. The village took on visible signs of mourning, with banners announcing his death displayed throughout the locality. Meanwhile, preparations at his residence progressed, including the construction of a temporary shelter and arrangements for cremation.
Before the funeral proceedings could commence, Keerthisena unexpectedly entered his home in good health. The sudden arrival left relatives and villagers in shock, as they had been grieving and preparing for his funeral moments earlier. The incident has raised questions about how the initial death report was issued and the circumstances surrounding the miscommunication between police and the family.
