A heated dispute between two individuals in the Ovitigama area of Meegoda ended in bloodshed. The Meegoda police said that a person succumbed to his injuries on the way to hospital following a severe attack with a sharp weapon.
The deceased, who met with this tragic end, has been identified as an approximately 50-year-old resident of Ovitigama, Meegoda.
Main Highlights
- The victim was a 50-year-old small shop owner residing in Ovitigama, Meegoda.
- The dispute erupted after the suspect walked past the shop hurling verbal abuse over an old personal dispute.
- Two police teams have launched investigations to arrest the fleeing suspect.
Cause of the incident is an old dispute
It was revealed that the deceased operated a small retail shop in the area. Reports indicate that, following an old personal dispute, the suspect had repeatedly walked past the shop shouting verbal abuse.
Police investigations have revealed that an argument that broke out between the two at the time escalated, leading to the stabbing with a sharp weapon.
What happens next?
Further investigations are being conducted by the Meegoda police, and two special police teams have been deployed to apprehend the suspect.
