Suspects wanted over Peliyagoda murder arrested

Suspects wanted over Peliyagoda murder arrested

December 2, 2023   09:07 am

Four suspects who were wanted in connection with a recent murder in Peliyagoda have been arrested, Police reported.

Accordingly, four persons, aged 30, 37, 43 and 53, were arrested on Friday evening (01 Dec.), for their alleged involvement in a murder committed in Peliyagoda.

According to police, a sword and a machete were also found in the suspects’ possession at the time of their arrest.

On 28 November, police reported that a man had been hacked to death at  the Thorana Junction in Peliyagoda.

Further investigations into the murder are being carried out by the Peliyagoda Police.

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