An individual was shot dead in Gonaapeenuwala, Hikkaduwa on Monday morning.

Acting Police Media Spokesperson ASP Ruwan Gunasekara said the victim, a 31-year-old bus owner, had been shot by two unidentified suspects on a motorcycle. The suspects were wearing full-faced helmets and added that the deceased was to be married next Wednesday.

Meanwhile, a 24-year-old girl was stabbed to death in Wathupitiwala, Nittambuwa on Monday morning.

ASP Gunasekara said that the victim, who worked at a garment factory, was stabbed by the husband of another employee of the factory. The suspect has been arrested but the reason behind the stabbing has not yet been ascertained.

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