A 61‑year‑old woman was murdered in the Padiwela area of the Bingiriya Police Division on Wednesday (10), when her husband attacked her with a sharp weapon during a domestic dispute.
Police said the suspect, a 59‑year‑old resident of Padiwela, was taken into custody soon after the incident. However, he later died while receiving treatment at Bingiriya Hospital for an illness.
Investigations have revealed that the killing stemmed from a prolonged family conflict between the couple.
The Bingiriya Police are continuing further inquiries into the case. (Newswire)