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Sri Lankan found dead near Belarus-Lithuania border

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8 October 2021 04:09 pm - 5     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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The body of a 29-year old Sri Lankan was found near the Belarus-Lithuania border, the Belarus media reported.


The man's body was found on 5 October in the shrubs 500 meters from the state border with Lithuania. The police found a mobile phone, bank cards and documents with him that helped identify the man as a 29-year-old citizen of Sri Lanka.

“According to the available information, this citizen made part of a group who the Lithuanian security forces tried to unlawfully squeeze out onto the territory of Belarus several times. An investigation is underway,” said Denis Glebko, the official representative of the Polotsk border group.

Oksana Lazko, the official representative of the Vitebsk Oblast Department of the Investigative Committee, added that investigators interviewed local residents. “A forensic medical examination was ordered to establish the exact cause of death of the man. The forensic examination will be performed by the State Forensic Examination Committee of the Republic of Belarus. The Braslav District Office of the Investigative Committee is conducting an inquiry,” she informed.(BelTA)


  Comments - 5

  • Dave K Friday, 08 October 2021 05:04 PM

    Sad state , 24th September BBC featured a video report of a Srilankan father of three at the boarder, who was crying the Polish police did not give him a phone to call his family in SL and he was shivering. So sad

    Lion Friday, 08 October 2021 05:30 PM

    People are using every method to flee this land which is plundered by politicians and their affiliates. Large queues around passport offices around the island tell the story of this development.

    Ralaharamy Friday, 08 October 2021 05:44 PM

    This news has zero value. You could have added the name and details of this dead person, as it may be helpful.

    Gb Friday, 08 October 2021 06:16 PM

    Sri Lankans need to be educated on the risks of travelling and working in Eastern Europe, not friendly places for non whites

    Kps Saturday, 09 October 2021 05:22 AM

    Sad story. Condolences to his family. It’s pathetic to highlight the economic situation in Srilanka.


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