Maj. Gen. Sumith Manawadu passes away

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.