Wife arrested for clubbing husband to death in Mihintale

Wife arrested for clubbing husband to death in Mihintale

December 8, 2025   10:17 am

A man has died after being struck with a blunt weapon by his wife in the Mahakirindegama area of Mihintale.

According to preliminary investigations, the incident occurred during a domestic dispute, which escalated into an alleged assault carried out by the victim’s wife.

The deceased has been identified as a 61-year-old resident of Mahakirindegama, Mihintale, said police.

Police have arrested the 53-year-old woman in connection with the incident.

Mihintale Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

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