The wife of former Cabinet Minister and Monaragala District Member of Parliament Jagath Pushpakumara died following a sudden mishap.
The deceased was identified as Deshani Gunaratne, a 55-year-old mother of two.
Our correspondent stated that the incident occurred when she fell to the ground from the second floor of a newly constructed building belonging to them.
She passed away this morning while receiving treatment at the Karapitiya Hospital.
The body is scheduled to be taken to their residence in Tanamalwila.
The deceased was identified as Deshani Gunaratne, a 55-year-old mother of two.
Our correspondent stated that the incident occurred when she fell to the ground from the second floor of a newly constructed building belonging to them.
She passed away this morning while receiving treatment at the Karapitiya Hospital.
The body is scheduled to be taken to their residence in Tanamalwila.
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