Colombo (News1st)  – An individual who was travelling on a motorbike in the Weheregodawatte area in Weerakatiya has been murdered with the use of a sharp weapon.

The deceased has been identified as a 47 year old resident of Kongahawatte.

Investigations have been launched to uncover the motive behind the murder as well as the suspect who committed the murder.

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