Maj. Gen. Sumith Manawadu passes away

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Major General Sumith Manawadu (55) has passed away while receiving treatment at the National hospital, Colombo, this morning, Military Spokesman Brig. Jayanath Jayaweera said.

On Wednesday, he was admitted to the hospital following a wooden beam on the roof of his private residence in Kesbewa had fallen on his head. Major General Manawadu is the Colonel Commandant of the artillery regiment and the Director General of the army sport division.

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karsha Friday, 06 May 2016 10:02 AM

You were bound by the constitution to preform your duty while in uniform. Respect you for that. Rest in Peace.

mahinda Friday, 06 May 2016 10:27 AM

great leader.my heart fel .deepest sympathies .attain nibbana. via DM Android App

daily merry Friday, 06 May 2016 10:31 AM

deepest Sympathies!Hope MA RA and the gang will attend the funeral.RIP

Jehan Friday, 06 May 2016 11:14 AM

very suspicious. It is said he has injury marks on his body too.

SL Friday, 06 May 2016 11:21 AM

RIP, you have done your service to the country while you were in the Army.

Thomas Ranger Friday, 06 May 2016 12:07 PM

I lay here a soldier,I put on my uniform and I served my Country,My final salute I render today,I am still a soldier.May you rest in Peace.............

paul Friday, 06 May 2016 12:09 PM

Karma...

spirit Friday, 06 May 2016 12:15 PM

We can't escape from karma. You know what you have done. RIP.

Chinthana Friday, 06 May 2016 12:28 PM

may you attain nibbhana....!!!

Gayan Friday, 06 May 2016 12:30 PM

Another thajurudeen incident. This time by new yahapalana mp.

ananda Friday, 06 May 2016 01:01 PM

Very unfortunate. Deepest sympathies to the bereaved family. via DM Android App

waco Friday, 06 May 2016 01:06 PM

Great loss to the Sri Lankan Army and the country. May you attain NIBBANA.

Gayan Friday, 06 May 2016 02:16 PM

Why is it always that the useful people to the country are snatched away while liabilities to the public are spared? May he attain nibbana.

Eds Friday, 06 May 2016 08:16 PM

A good man, a good officer who served his motherland well! RIP sir!

moorkara Friday, 06 May 2016 09:31 PM

for some ..karma ..for ..seeking asyalum...Europe...canada...cowards...rip for a great soldier..WHO SERVED FOR HIS COUNTRY...UNFORTUNATE FOR THE INCIDENT.. via DM Android App

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