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Dr. Cyril passes away
Former Health Minister and District Minister Dr. P.M.B Cyril died yesterday.
The veteran politician was 89 years at the time of his death.
Dr. Cyril sustained serious injuries when an elevator at his residence collapsed due to a technical problem.
At the time of the incident the former Minister’s driver was with him and the latter, too, was seriously injured and is undergoing treatment in hospital.
Dr. Cyril entered Parliament in 1965, winning the Hambantota seat on the UNP ticket. (NP)