Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- A man was killed in a sharp weapon attack launched by a neighbour following an escalated dispute during a party held at a residence in the Kottalbadda area of Kekirawa.

Kekirawa Police initiated investigations based on a message received early this morning (23), and the deceased is a 56-year-old resident of the same Kottalbadda area.

Police investigations revealed that this murder occurred when an argument that arose with a person from a neighbouring house during the party at the deceased person's residence escalated.

The suspect fled the area following the incident, and Kekirawa Police are conducting further investigations to arrest him.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....