A 56-year-old resident of Kottalbadda in the Kekirawa Police Division was fatally attacked with a sharp weapon following an argument at a social gathering, with police launching a manhunt for the suspect.
A fatal incident unfolded in the Kottalbadda area of the Kekirawa Police Division on the morning of the 23rd when a 56-year-old man was killed during an altercation with a neighbor. The violence erupted at a party being held at the victim's residence, according to police reports.
The disagreement between the two men escalated rapidly, culminating in the neighbor allegedly wielding a sharp weapon against the victim. The man sustained injuries from the attack that proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released additional details regarding the nature of the initial argument or the circumstances that triggered the escalation.
Following the fatal incident, the suspected attacker left the area. The Kekirawa Police Division has initiated an active investigation into the killing and are pursuing leads to apprehend the individual responsible. Authorities have appealed for information from the public that may assist in locating the suspect.
