Man stabbed to death in Borella over petrol dispute

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A 40-year old man was stabbed to death by an individual during a dispute regarding theft of petrol from a motorcycle in Borella early this morning.

The Borella Police initiated investigation that a person from Borella was attacked with a sharp weapon at Castle Street. The injured man had died on admission to the Colombo National Hospital.

The investigation revealed that the murder took place following a dispute after an individual stole petrol from the victims's motorcycle.

The Borella Police arrested the 29-year-old suspect over the murder. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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Nihal Amarasekera Monday, 25 July 2022 05:21 PM

Scarecity FUELS queue of natural deaths and murders

Triple X Monday, 25 July 2022 05:38 PM

Some people are gradually loosing their minds. Very soon will need bodyguards to walk on the road.

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