A 26‑year‑old pregnant woman was killed in the Palakudawa area of the Kalpitiya Police Division yesterday (03) following an assault with a sharp weapon.
Police said the victim, a resident of Palakudawa, sustained serious injuries in the attack and was admitted to the Kalpitiya Hospital, where she succumbed to her wounds along with her unborn child.
Investigations have revealed that the woman had separated from her husband and was living with the suspect. A prolonged family dispute is believed to have led to the fatal assault, carried out by the suspect with a sharp weapon.
The 36‑year‑old suspect was arrested within 45 minutes of the incident. Police noted that he is reportedly addicted to ICE narcotics.
Kalpitiya Police are conducting further investigations into the murder. (Newswire)
