Colombo (News 1st): A 41-year-old man has been murdered with the use of a sharp object in Pannipitya, Kottawa. The victim has been identified as a resident of Liyanagoda, Pannipitya.

The wife of the victim has been arrested by the police with regard to the incident. Kottawa Police are conducting further investigations.

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