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Businessman dies after falling from apartment complex in Colombo's Kompannavidiya

2026-11-09

Businessman dies after falling from apartment complex in Colombo's Kompannavidiya
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A 59-year-old businessman has died after falling from a residential complex in Kompannavidiya, Colombo, police said. The incident occurred at around 10.55 am on the 8th.

Police launched inquiries after receiving information about the published report incident. The deceased has been identified as a resident of Battaramulla, but police have not yet officially released his name or further personal details.

Investigators have begun inquiries to determine whether he fell from the building accidentally or took his own life. Initial investigations into the circumstances of the fall are under way, and Kompannavidiya police are conducting further inquiries.

Kompannavidiya, also known as Slave Island, is a residential and commercial area close to Colombo Fort, near Beira Lake, where several high-rise residential complexes are located.

The exact circumstances of the death are expected to be confirmed once the investigations conclude, after which further details will be officially released by police.

Police said the investigation remains at an early stage and appealed for patience while inquiries continue. The sudden death in a busy part of the capital has drawn public attention, and officers say they are examining all possibilities before reaching any conclusion.

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