Man fatally stabbed following personal dispute in Katuneriya

Man fatally stabbed following personal dispute in Katuneriya

June 3, 2025   09:21 am

A 43-year-old man was stabbed to death with a sharp weapon in St. Anthony Mawatha, Katuneriya, Marawila last evening (02).

According to police, preliminary investigations have revealed that the murder was the result of a personal dispute.

A 24-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, police said.

Marawila Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

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