Two homicides from Malimbada & Katugastota

COLOMBO (News 1st); Two homicides were reported from Katugastota and Malimbada on Monday (11).

A man was beaten to death in Central Park, Malimbada on Monday (11) over a person dispute.

Sri Lank Police said the man was taken away in a lorry to the Kirala Kele area in Matara and mudered.

A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident and investigations are underway to arrest the nephew of the victim.

Meanwhile, the body of a 77-year-old woman, a resident of the Navayalatenna area, was found in the Mahaweli River in the in Katugastota.

Katugastota Police are conducting further investigations.