Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The body of an elderly woman who was visiting her daughter's house for the Deepavali festival in the Minachchi Estate (Nortonbridge Police Division) was found in a reservoir within the estate this morning (24) by her relatives.

The body was identified as that of Palanivel Ramasami, a 65-year-old woman.

The deceased's daughter launched a search when her mother was found missing.

Residents of the estate reported that the woman was seen heading toward the reservoir.

The body was later discovered in the water during a search conducted by estate workers.

Police suspect the death to be a case of suicide.

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