Family of four hacked to death

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Four persons including three women were hacked to death inside their house in the Katiyawa area in Eppawala, last night.

Police media spokesman Ajith Rohana said that the suspect, who is the brother of the of the owner of the house (49) was taken into custody a short while ago.

During the investigations it was revealed that a long standing land dispute had lead to the tragic incident.

The victims were identified as Seetha Hemalatha (55), Malini Hemalatha (49), Niluka Pathirana (23) and Madushanka Perera (23), SP Rohana said. (Supun Dias)

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kondebendapucheena Sunday, 18 December 2011 08:20 AM

Eppawala no more phosphate only serial killing and multiple suicide

Rajitha Sunday, 18 December 2011 09:49 AM

what is happening to this country???

Ramith Sunday, 18 December 2011 11:43 AM

This is realy bad ...everyday we hear these kind of incidents happening in the country . to where our country is heading....?

Fair N Square Sunday, 18 December 2011 11:45 AM

sad to note we have some animals among humans.... especially in SL... ppl need to be educated about the value of life from kindergarten...... SHAME....

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