Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Balapitiya High Court sentenced five accused to death after a 19-year trial, finding them guilty of assaulting and murdering an individual using poles and clubs.

The convicted individuals include members of the same family, comprising a father, his sons, and other relatives, said Ada Derana reporter.

The victim, a resident of Bataduwa, Batapola, was killed by the accused on or around July 29, 2007, following a family dispute.

Delivering the verdict, the Balapitiya High Court Judge stated that the prosecution had proven the charges beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the imposition of the death penalty.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Ada Derana....