02-26-2006, 06:40 AM
<b>Sri Lankan expat`s body lying unclaimed: Embassy</b>
Web posted at: 2/26/2006 2:56:40
Source ::: The Peninsula
Doha: The mortal remains of Sri Lankan national, I Manavakaran (29), who died in suspicious circumstances in Doha a few days ago, have not yet been claimed by his friends or relatives, A G Abeyasekera, Second Secretary at the Sri Lankan embassy, said here yesterday.
Manavakaran, who had arrived in Doha some weeks ago was battling for survival following an alleged life-threatening incident, since February 6 at the Hamad General Hospital.
He passed away on February 13, despite efforts to save his life. Speaking to The Peninsula, Abeyasekera said, the embassy's efforts to contact the deceased's friends and relatives in Sri Lanka to send the body for last rites, had so far been futile. Nobody has come forward to claim the body," he saidd. Manavakaran, he revealed, worked with a reputed, local cleaning company.
An Asian news portal, www.asiantribune.com, however described the victim as Manoharan who hailed from Sittandy, Batticaloa, in northern Sri Lanka.
It claimed that three Sri Lankan citizens were being interogated in connection with Manoharan's death, allegedly caused after he was assaulted on his head while asleep in his room in Industrial Area, with an iron crowbar, by three assailants.
The company, it was learnt, has a large complement of Sri Lankan staff, mainly employed as semi-skilled or unskilled cleaners. The firm provides cleaning services to homes and offices.
The diplomat said that Qatari law enforcement authorities were investigating the circumstances that led to Manavakaran's death.
"As of this date, we cannot confirm or deny that any particular person or party was involved since police investigations continue," Abeysekera, added.
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Web posted at: 2/26/2006 2:56:40
Source ::: The Peninsula
Doha: The mortal remains of Sri Lankan national, I Manavakaran (29), who died in suspicious circumstances in Doha a few days ago, have not yet been claimed by his friends or relatives, A G Abeyasekera, Second Secretary at the Sri Lankan embassy, said here yesterday.
Manavakaran, who had arrived in Doha some weeks ago was battling for survival following an alleged life-threatening incident, since February 6 at the Hamad General Hospital.
He passed away on February 13, despite efforts to save his life. Speaking to The Peninsula, Abeyasekera said, the embassy's efforts to contact the deceased's friends and relatives in Sri Lanka to send the body for last rites, had so far been futile. Nobody has come forward to claim the body," he saidd. Manavakaran, he revealed, worked with a reputed, local cleaning company.
An Asian news portal, www.asiantribune.com, however described the victim as Manoharan who hailed from Sittandy, Batticaloa, in northern Sri Lanka.
It claimed that three Sri Lankan citizens were being interogated in connection with Manoharan's death, allegedly caused after he was assaulted on his head while asleep in his room in Industrial Area, with an iron crowbar, by three assailants.
The company, it was learnt, has a large complement of Sri Lankan staff, mainly employed as semi-skilled or unskilled cleaners. The firm provides cleaning services to homes and offices.
The diplomat said that Qatari law enforcement authorities were investigating the circumstances that led to Manavakaran's death.
"As of this date, we cannot confirm or deny that any particular person or party was involved since police investigations continue," Abeysekera, added.
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