A tragic incident has been reported from the Puttalam District where a four-and-a-half-month pregnant woman was killed by her husband following an escalated domestic dispute.
The crime occurred yesterday (03) evening in the Kumbukkalla (also known as Kumbukwewa) area in Saliyawewa, within the Karuwalagaswewa Divisional Secretariat division. Police suspect that the 32-year-old wife lost her life after being assaulted by her husband following a heated argument at home.
Key Points
- The deceased is a 32-year-old woman who was four and a half months pregnant.
- The incident took place in the Kumbukkalla (Kumbukwewa) area in Saliyawewa.
- The suspect husband fled the area following the assault.
Site inspection and the body
Acting on information received, Saliyawewa Police initiated investigations into the incident. Officers from the Puttalam Crime Investigation Division conducted the on-site inspection last night, while Acting Puttalam Magistrate Waseem Raja conducted the magisterial inquiry.
The deceased woman's body has been placed at the Puttalam Base Hospital mortuary, and the post-mortem examination is scheduled to be held today.
Manhunt launched for the suspect
Police investigations have confirmed that the suspect husband fled the area after beating his wife to death. Saliyawewa Police have launched a special operation to arrest him.
What next?
The post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place today, while Saliyawewa Police continue their investigation to apprehend the absconding suspect.
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