Two separate murders reported in Ratnapura and Lunugala

Two separate murders reported in Ratnapura and Lunugala

May 20, 2024   12:41 pm

A 32-year-old has reportedly been murdered with sharp weapon in the Dodampe area of Ratnapura.

Preliminary police investigations have uncovered that the crime was committed by an individual over a dispute with the deceased, who is his uncle.

The victim is a 32-year-old resident of Dompe.

The suspect has reportedly fled the area, and Ratnapura Police are conducting further investigations to apprehend him.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a husband has reportedly murdered his wife in the Janathapura area of Lunugala over a family dispute, says police.

It is reported that the deceased was a 36-year-old woman, who was a resident of Janathapura.

Police said the suspect has fled the area following the murder and Lunugala Police are conducting further investigations to arrest him.

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