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Five Arrested in Brutal Ambalantota Murder; Victim Identified
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CrimeGeneralHOTWednesday, May 13, 2026

Five Arrested in Brutal Ambalantota Murder; Victim Identified

TLDR
  • Ambalantota murder: Lakmal Sandaruwan shot, hacked, decapitated.

  • 5 arrested for 'Podi' murder; revenge for triple homicide.

  • Victim's head placed on Mamadala Junction statue.

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a 34-year-old man in Ambalantota's Mamadala area. The victim was reportedly shot and hacked to death inside his residence on a recent night, with his head subsequently severed and placed on a statue at Mamadala Junction. Police investigations indicate the murder was an act of revenge for a prior triple homicide. During the attack, a relative of the victim was also injured. The incident has caused unrest in the area.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 May 14 · 4:01 AM

Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal Ambalantota murder, bringing the total number of arrests to five. The victim has been identified as Lakmal Sandaruwan, also known as 'Podi'. The newly arrested individuals are aged 35 and 33, residing in Lunugamvehera and Ambalantota. They are expected to be produced in court.

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