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Lasantha's remains exhumed (UPDATE)
Tuesday, 27 September 2016 09:03UPDATE : (11.32) The body of former Sunday Leader editor - Lasantha Wickremetunga was exhumed today (27) at the Borella cemetary.
The grave was dug till 4 feet, say sources.
Speaking to media soonafter, the lawyer of Mr. Wickremetunga's family said that the remains are in good condition and that Mr. Wickremetunga's family has urged media for privacy.
Earlier, the exhumation was briefly halted after a drone was flown over the gravesite. According to sources, police are searching for the controllers of the drone.
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09.03am :
The exhumation of the slain journalist - Lasantha Wickremetunga's remains commenced a short while ago (27).
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Monday, 26 September 2016 15:02The remains of former ’Sunday Leader’ editor - Lasantha Wickremetunge will be exhumed tomorrow (27).