A female university student has been murdered near the bus stop in the Elpitiya town. Police Media Spokesperson SSP Ajith Rohana said the victim is a twenty-year-old residing in thalgaswala in Niyagama.

Investigations have revealed that the woman has left her residence to leave for Colombo at about 3 on Saturday morning.

Police said that an individual who is said have had a relationship with the victim is being questioned regarding the incident. Extensive investigations have been launched into the incident.

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