Police seek public assistance to identify three unclaimed bodies at Ampara Hospital

Newswire reports that Sri Lanka Police are seeking public assistance to identify three men whose bodies remain at the mortuary of Ampara General Hospital. The men had been admitted for treatment on separate occasions and died while receiving care, according to Newswire.

Newswire reports that the first man gave the name U. D. Fernando but no residential address. He was admitted on March 29, 2026, and died on March 31; police describe him as about 52 years old, 5 feet 3 inches tall, and well-built, with slightly long hair.

Newswire reports that the second man gave the name Wijeratne but no residential address. He was admitted on June 24, 2026, and died the following day. Police describe him as about 70 years old, 5 feet 1 inch tall, dark-complexioned and slender, with slightly grown-out hair.

Newswire reports that the third man remains unidentified. He was admitted on August 10, 2026, and died on October 24; police describe him as about 70 years old, 5 feet tall, dark-complexioned and slender, with short hair.

Newswire reports that police said no relatives had come forward to identify or claim the men, although months had passed in some cases. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Ampara Headquarters Police Inspector on 071-8591148 or Ampara Police Station on 063-2222222. Newswire reports that the Police Media Division also asked the public and media organisations to circulate the information.