COLOMBO (News 1st) – Two people were severely injured in a brawl between two groups in Thekkawatta, South Kalutara.

According to a News 1st correspondent, two friends travelling on a motorbike were attacked at about 1 a.m. today (June 6).

The duo were attacked while they were on their way to a funeral.

One person was admitted to the Nagoda General Hospital, while the other was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital.

The South Kalutara Police are conducting further investigation in this regard.

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