Tendency in killing of elderly women: Police

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The police said today that they have detected a tendency in killings of isolated elderly women in the country. Similar incidents have taken place in the recent past in Wellampitiya and Medawachchiya, the police said.

“The police stations have been informed about such incidents and we are telling the public to be more aware of these incidents," police media spokesman Ajith Rohana said.

The killings had taken place where unidentified persons had entered their houses to carry out robberies.

Some of the killings had been carried out by a single person and others were carried out with involvement of two to three persons. “Police have taken every step to counter these incidents and we want the help of public to track down such criminals,” he said.

According to the police the suspects carried out these unfortunate killings after tracking the victim for a considerable time period. A number of suspects have being identified and were taken into custody. “No incidents of rape were reported in connection with the killings,” he said. (Supun Dias)

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Comments - 6

Nodrog Friday, 09 December 2011 12:27 PM

punishment for murder not severe enough so murders continue. Bring back the hangman!

bernard Friday, 09 December 2011 04:46 PM

This is to be expected

lk Friday, 09 December 2011 05:21 PM

hang one or two fellows. the trend will stop for sure!

babu Friday, 09 December 2011 05:39 PM

do not hang them, just Chop their hands.
So they will suffer for the rest of their life & a good lesson to others

Tony Haniffa Friday, 09 December 2011 08:16 PM

Catch them soon and hang them.

Dorothy Saturday, 10 December 2011 12:32 AM

A sure way to solve the problem of care for the elderly and also to gain your inheritance in a fast track mode !

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