Murder reported in Mount Lavinia

August 1, 2022 at 2:25 PM

One person has been killed and another has been injured after being attacked with a knife on 1st Cross Road in Badovita, Mount Lavinia. 

The Police said the incident had taken place last night during a clash between two groups at a religious ceremony.

The victim has been identified as a 31-year-old resident of Badovita, while the injured person is receiving treatment in the hospital. 

The two individuals had reportedly engaged in card gambling during the religious ceremony at a house in the area.

However, a dispute over money between the two persons and the person who was conducting the game had resulted in the latter attacking the other two with a knife.

The Mount Lavinia Police have launched an investigation to arrest the suspect wanted over the murder. (NewsWire)