A 38-year-old man was killed in a sharp-weapon attack following a personal dispute in the Peliyagoda police area, police said.
The incident occurred on January 18 in the Meegahawatta area, where an argument between two parties escalated into violence. The victim was injured in the attack and was pronounced dead upon admission to the Colombo National Hospital.
Police said the suspect also sustained injuries and is currently receiving inpatient treatment at the same hospital. Preliminary investigations indicate the dispute was linked to an argument involving domestic pigeons.
Further investigations are being carried out by the Peliyagoda Police. (Newswire)