One killed, 3 injured in clash between Moragahakanda water project workers

One killed, 3 injured in clash between Moragahakanda water project workers

December 17, 2023   08:21 pm

One person has been killed and three others injured in a clash between two groups of workers of the North Central Province ‘Maha Ela’ Project, which is another phase of the Moragahakanda water project.

Police said that one of the workers had carried out a knife attack, and that one of the employees who was seriously injured, died on the spot.

Two other injured individuals have been admitted to the Polonnaruwa Teaching Hospital, while another injured person is currently receiving treatment at Habarana Hospital, according to police.

Moragoda Police is conducting further investigations regarding the incident.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Postal workers launch 48-hour token strike (English)

Postal workers launch 48-hour token strike (English)

Sri Lanka's tourism earnings increase to USD$ 367.6 million in February 2025 (English)

'All those responsible for the 'Batalanda' horrors will face legal action' - NPP MP (English)

Former President Ranil's special statement on 'Batalanda' Commission report (English)

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

'Batalanda' is nothing but a deception and a complete farce, says UNP Vice President (English)

'There is a pressing issue pertaining to public security at the moment' – Opposition Leader (English)