Sanath Nishantha Perera, more commonly known as Sanath Nishantha has passed away. He was a Sri Lankan politician who was a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka and a Minister of State. He was elected to the parliament from the Puttalam District in 2015 and 2020 and served until he died in 2024.
Sanath Nishantha Cause of death
Sanath Nishantha died at the age of 48, on January 25, 2024, at Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama after sustaining fatal injuries in a traffic collision on the Katunayake Highway, after his car collided with the roadside barrier and a moving container truck. A member of his security detail also died in the incident and his driver was hospitalised with serious injuries.
Sanath Nishantha’s obituary announcement
Sanath Nishantha’s obituary announcement is yet to be out. However, he was born on May 3, 1975, in Chilaw in the North Western Province. He received his primary education at St. Mary’s Boys College in Chilaw.
Sanath Nishantha married Chamari Perera and they had four children: three daughters and a son. She was a devout Roman Catholic.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
