Lakshman Hulugalle passes away in Sydney

14 May 2022 11:54 am

The former Consul General in Sydney, Australia Lakshman Hulugalle passed away in Sydney this morning (14) at the age of 66, family sources said.

He has been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit for nearly two weeks due to an illness. Hulugalle also served as the Director General of the Media Center for National Security during Mahinda Rajapaksa's presidency.

Sources said that steps have been taken to bring the body of Mr. Hulugalle to Sri Lanka.