Man knocked down by a train at Bambalapitiya

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A man selling ‘Kola Kenda’ in Bambalapitiya was run over by a train at around 8.15 a.m. today, police said. They identified the victim as 40-year-old Mohammed Thuwan, a resident of Raddoluwa.

Police said the van was parked right next to the railway track. Eyewitnesses alleged that it might have even been suicide.

Police said the train was on its way to Matara when the tragedy occurred.

Police investigations are continuing. ( Text and Picture by Rumana Razick)

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Comments - 15

Fathima Wednesday, 11 December 2013 06:52 AM

To him do we all return. Prayers for his loved ones to bear this loss

Deve Wednesday, 11 December 2013 07:13 AM

oh God, I know him. Used to buy breakfast from him. May he Rest in Peace.

ishq Wednesday, 11 December 2013 07:27 AM

May Allah Bless Him

Praneeth Silva Wednesday, 11 December 2013 07:49 AM

Mekatath anduwai train ekaida pali???

Chill Wednesday, 11 December 2013 08:02 AM

If it's suicide will he accept? or say return to sender?

Ara Wednesday, 11 December 2013 08:32 AM

why NO
"miracle of asia" comment yet?

Deepan Wednesday, 11 December 2013 08:49 AM

Very sad, He has no one to talk to. people need to speak to someone about their problems. This is depression.

IndependenT Wednesday, 11 December 2013 08:49 AM

Mr. Praneeth Silva your comments are totally irrelevant to this tragedy.

arun Wednesday, 11 December 2013 08:53 AM

my god....I know him.....he sells kola kanda and stuffs.....a good man indeed.....poor fellow....may his soul rest in peace

lalaka Wednesday, 11 December 2013 09:04 AM

What was he doing on the rail track? selling kola kanda on the track- the article is not quite precise. Whatever the readon may he rest in peace.

combat Wednesday, 11 December 2013 09:19 AM

to him we own and onto him we return........

shafraz Wednesday, 11 December 2013 09:55 AM

prayers!
ameen
'

Suicide Wednesday, 11 December 2013 10:36 AM

People commit suicide for mainly financial difficulties.. people in any country with a high suicide / homicide rate should blame the government. You think if a man enjoyed life like a president or minister of Sri Lanka he will commit Suicide?

Kola Kanda Wednesday, 11 December 2013 10:38 AM

May be he had to Pay KOLA KANDA tax to the politcians

Gus Gemba Wednesday, 11 December 2013 11:11 AM

Cost of living has just become unbearable. People are suffering and small scale businesses are suffering. Don't blame him if it's suicide. Rip.

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