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PS Member allegedly commits suicide

03 Feb 2014 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

Upul Sisira Kumara, a UPFA member of Yatiyantota Pradeshiya Sabha died this morning after allegedly setting fire to himself in front of his house in Bulathkohupotiya, police said.

He was admitted to the Karawanella Hospital last night and later transferred to the Colombo National Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Police believe he committed suicide over financial problems.