COLOMBO (News 1st): A woman died while another was admitted to the general hospital in Matara after being attacked with a chemical. A person has been arrested on suspicion of entering the house and attacking the women with the chemical.

The police said that investigations are also underway to arrest a woman who is also a suspect. The murder was due to a land dispute between the two parties. The chemical used for the crime has been identified as a chemical used to produce jewellery.

Further investigations are ongoing.

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