Alcohol-fueled clash ends in fatal stabbing between brothers

October 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM

A 34-year-old man died Sunday after being injured in a stabbing incident in Kudalgamuwa involving his brother, Police said.

The victim was reportedly consuming alcohol with a group of friends at his residence when an argument broke out with his brother. Police said the suspect attacked the victim with a sword during the altercation.

The man died upon admission to the Kurunegala Hospital.

Police have arrested the suspect, while further investigations are underway . (Newswire)