Colombo (News1st): An individual was murdered in Pottuvil following an argument between two brothers.

The elder brother had used a bottle to assault his younger brother. The younger sibling was severely injured and succumbed to his injuries following admission to the Hospital.

The deceased is a 24-year-old and his remains are currently placed at the morgue of the Pottuvil Base Hospital. The murder had been committed after an argument relating to a land dispute escalated.

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