By Newswire Editorial
A 16-year-old boy was hacked to death following a dispute between two groups in the Akkara 18 area of Gandara, Matara, on Monday night (09).
According to Police, the victim, a resident of Devinuwara, sustained serious cut injuries after being attacked with a sharp weapon during the confrontation.
He was admitted to the Thalalla Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the murder occurred following the escalation of a previous dispute between the victim and another group of individuals.
Gandara Police have launched further investigations to identify and arrest the suspects involved in the killing. (Newswire)