Doctor found murdered inside house in Kotahena

24 May 2019 12:01 am

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya  

The body of a 67-year-old retired doctor was found inside his residence at Bloemendhal Road in Kotahena yesterday morning.  


Police said the Kotahena Police launched an investigation into the murder following a tip-off.  Investigation revealed that the victim was living alone in his two-storey building. Police said the victim’s hands and legs had been tied when they recovered the body. Police suspect that a theft who entered in the house might have killed the victim. However, police are yet to identify the suspects.    

 

Investigation revealed that the victim was living alone in his two-storey building. Police said the victim’s hands and legs had been tied when they recovered the body