COLOMBO (News 1st); A 42-year-old man was murdered in Panapitiya, Ruwanwella on Thursday (17).

Sri Lanka Police said a man was found inside a rubber factory in the area with stab wounds, and he succumbed to his injuries upon admission to the hospital.

A suspect has been identified in connection with the incident, Police said.

Ruwanwella Police are conducting further investigations to arrest him.

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