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.
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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.
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Update #2\u00b7 May 14 · 4:01 AM
