The deceased has been identified as a resident of the Nikadalupotha area in Wellawa.
According to preliminary police investigations, the victim was attending a party organized by a group of students from the NSBM Green University in Homagama last night.
An argument that broke out during the event reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to the fatal attack.
Homagama Police launched an investigation after receiving information that a person had died at the hotel premises.
A magistrate’s inquiry into the body is scheduled to be conducted.
Meanwhile, the Homagama Police have arrested five suspects over the incident.
