Deraniyagala killings: Youth nabbed

A 20-year-old youth was arrested this morning in connection with the killing of two in Deraniyagala on March 6, the Police said.

A seven-year-old girl child and her 45-year old relative were stabbed to death while the child’s mother sustained severe injuries during the family dispute.

The suspect had fled the scene soon after the crime. It was reported that the suspect was a resident of Magala, Deraniyagala.

The suspect would be produced before the Avissawella Magistrate today. The Deraniyagala Police are conducting investigations.