The body of a man was found near the flagpole at the Galle Face Green, police said.
They said the deceased was a 45-year-old resident of Grandpass, and that he has been receiving treatment for diabetes for some time.
Police investigation revealed that he had returned home after receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital on the 27th and then had left the house last morning (28).
The body has been identified by the relatives and the Fort Police are conducting further investigations.
