Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Police have launched an investigation after the body of a schoolgirl was found in a well near a private tuition class in Vavuniya.

The victim is a student from the Komarasan-kulam area who was sitting for the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination in the commerce stream this year.

The girl's parents began searching for her after she did not return home from her class. Her body was discovered during their search.Police said her schoolbag was found inside the tuition class, and her shoes were found near the well. An investigation is underway to determine if the death was a suicide or due to other reasons.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....