Hotel owner found dead with injuries inside hotel at Kesbewa and his wife admitted to Hospital with injuries

July 7, 2020 at 2:55 PM
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The Piliyandala Police have commenced an investigation into the murder of the owner of a hotel in the Kesbewa area today.

The body of the owner of a hotel on Gurugammana Road in Kesbewa, Piliyandala was found with injuries inside the hotel premises early this morning.

The Police said the wife of the deceased was also found with injuries and was later admitted to the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital.

The deceased, who was identified as a 50 year-old from Kesbewa, was found dead on his bed with injuries sustained to the back of his head.

The Magisterial inquiry into the death is being conducted by the Kesbewa Magistrate, following which the body will be transferred to the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital for the post mortem examination.

The Police said no suspects have been identified yet in connection to the murder. (Newswire)