Mother, child found dead in well

The bodies of 33-year-old mother and her 4-year-old child were recovered inside a well at Mankulam in Vavuniya this morning, police said.

The deceased were identified as Mayuran Rajini and her child Mayuran Saswin.

Vavuniya police are investigating to ascertain whether they had been murdered or committed suicide. (Romesh Madushanka)