Sri Lanka's First Navy Officer to Complete U.S. Navy SEAL Training, Passes Away

COLOMBO (News 1st): Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha, the first Sri Lankan Navy personnel to successfully complete the elite U.S. Navy SEAL training, has passed away unexpectedly.

The Sri Lanka Navy says that he was found dead at the naval quarters within the Welisara Navy Camp. 

The 28-year-old officer was a resident of Gampaha.

In 2025, Lieutenant Chamitha completed his SEAL training in the United States and returned to Sri Lanka to resume naval duties.

Investigations are currently underway to determine the exact cause of death.

Meanwhile, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retd). Sampath Thuyacontha, has directed the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, to conduct a formal inquiry and submit a report regarding Lieutenant Chamitha's sudden passing.