COLOMBO (News 1st) – A 72-year-old was murdered in Gandara, Mathara this morning (December 31).

The police noted that a neighbouring couple related to the deceased person had committed the murder. The murder had been committed after an argument relating to a land dispute escalated

The police confirmed that the couple was arrested on suspicion.

They are due to be presented before the Mathara Magistrates Court tomorrow (January 01).

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