Colombo, Oct. 24 -- The Colombo Port Police have launched an investigation after a body was discovered in the sea near the jetty of the Adani Terminal at Colombo Port, following a tip-off.

The identity of the deceased, believed to be a man about 5 feet tall with slightly grown hair, has not yet been confirmed.

Police said the body was in a deteriorated condition, making identification difficult, and was wearing blue denim trousers.

Following a Magistrate's inquest, the body has been deposited at the Colombo National Hospital morgue.

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