Former Deputy Minister and former UNP parliamentarian Palitha Thewarapperuma has passed away at the age of 64 years, reports say.

According to reports, he had died from electrocution and his remains had been placed at the Kalutara Hospital.

Mr. Thewarapperuma was popular among the locals in his constituency for his services to the public, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic for having provided food, dry rations and other necessities.