Youth killed in filling station clash at Galle

Youth killed in filling station clash at Galle

July 8, 2022   07:32 am

A youth was killed in a clash that took place between two groups at a filling station in Megalle, Galle last night (July 07), the police said.

The deceased is reportedly a 25-year-old who was residing in Wanchawala area.

He was rushed to the emergency treatment unit at Karapitiya Teaching Hospital following the incident, however, he was later pronounced dead at around 12.56 a.m. this morning.

Meanwhile, three other people, who sustained injuries in the brawl, have also been hospitalized for medical care.

Galle Fort Police is conducting further investigations into the incident.

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