Man hacked to death in Mattakkuliya

Man hacked to death in Mattakkuliya

November 28, 2022   03:09 pm

A 38-year-old individual has been brutally hacked to death this morning (28) in Mattakkuliya.

The victim, identified as a resident of the area, was rushed to the Colombo National Hospital after three individuals who had arrived in a car at around 10:00 am this morning had committed the murder.

He was pronounced dead on admission to the Colombo National Hospital. 

Moreover, the victim is reportedly believed to be a suspect arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday Attacks of 2019 who was released on bail.

Further investigations in this regard are currently underway, Sri Lanka Police stated.  

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