Father commits suicide

A driver attached to the Anuradhapura Municipal Council Cleansing Department has committed suicide by jumping in front of the intercity train proceeding to Colombo from Vavuniya at the rail track opposite the Anuradhapura Swarnapali Balika National School, Anurahdapura yesterday morning.

He was identified as Sarath Gnanatilleke (50), a father of three of Vijayapura, Anuradhapura and President, Anuradhapura Municipal Council Drivers' Union.

Anuradhapura police said investigations revealed that the deceased had been distraught over the indisciplined behaviour of two of his children.

Investigations are continuing.