COLOMBO (News 1st); A homeless man had stabbed an Ayurveda doctor to death in Battaramulla on Tuesday (26) night.

Local authorities said that words were exchanged between the Doctor and the homeless man when the latter had begged for money, while the former was exiting a supermarket in Battaramulla.

As the argument between the two heated up, the homeless man stabbed the doctor and fled the area.

Investigations are underway to locate and arrest the suspect.

• Red alert issued for rough seas, amber alert for strong winds
• Sri Lanka to donate 6Mn Pfizer doses to Myanmar
• Litro to supply gas only for essential services
• One-day passport service extended to three Districts
• Doctors allowed to obtain fuel from Army bases