Woman allegedly set on fire by husband over domestic dispute

Woman allegedly set on fire by husband over domestic dispute

February 14, 2026   07:52 am

A woman has died after allegedly being set on fire in an incident reportedly stemming from a domestic dispute in the Parasangaswewa area of Medagama.

The victim, a 41-year-old resident of Parasangaswewa, succumbed to her injuries following the incident, which occurred yesterday (13).

Police investigations have revealed that the suspected murder was committed by her husband over a family dispute.

Parasangaswewa Police are conducting further investigations into the incident to apprehend the suspect.

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