COLOMBO (News 1st) – Two homicides were reported in the Gampaha district over the past 48 hours.

According to the police, one of the victims died of lacerations as he was being taken to the Meegahathenna hospital in a three-wheeler. The deceased was a 50-year-old resident of Palawatta.

The police stated that the deceased was assaulted and robbed Rs.30 000 when he was travelling to purchase goods for his shop.

Meanwhile, a woman was beaten to death in Kotugoda, Gampaha. The police stated that the deceased was a 43-year-old resident of Kotugoda, Makevita.

It has come to light that a domestic dispute led to her death. The husband; chief suspect has escaped the area and further investigations are underway.

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