45-year-old hacked to death over personal dispute

45-year-old hacked to death over personal dispute

August 13, 2024   11:19 am

A person has been hacked to death with a sharp weapon in the Kotiyagala area of Athimale.

The incident has taken place last morning (12), the police said.

The deceased is a 45-year-old resident of the Kotiyagala area of Athimale.

Police stated that the incident had taken place as a result of a personal dispute between the victim and another person.

A 27-year-old resident of Kotiyalgala has been arrested in connection with the murder. 

Athimale Police are conducting further investigations regarding the incident.

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