The body of Anthonypillai Mahendrarasa, 53-year-old Canadian citizen, was found at Kanchipuram Lane near Paranthan Junction in the Kilinochchi district of Vanni, Tamilnet reports.
Mahendrarasa was reportedly visiting the area to reaffirm his ownership of land he owns in the Kumarapuram - currently occupied by the Sri Lankan military.
His body was found naked with a slit across the throat.
See here for report by Tamilnet, and here for report by The Sunday Times.
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