Colombo (News 1st): The Colombo High Court sentenced to death two accused after they were found guilty of hacking to death a 17-year-old boy in 2001. The sentence was delivered by High Court Judge Gihan Kulatunga and the killing took place on the 12th of April 2001 inside a school in Kotahena.

In addition, an open warrant was issued for the arrest of another accused who has been absconding court.

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