A 37-year-old woman was brutally hacked to death amidst an altercation believed to be linked to an illicit affair in Polpaha, Soriyawewa.
Police said the victim, a resident of Sooriyawewa, was involved in a relationship with the suspected assailant.
The Sooriyawewa Police have identified the suspect and are pursuing leads to apprehend him.
In another distressing development, two individuals were hospitalized following a vicious assault involving sharp weapons in Mawathagama.
Police said that a group of assailants, traveling in a van, targeted the victims who were riding a motorcycle.
The injured parties have been admitted to Kurunegala Hospital for treatment as the police launch an investigation into the incident.
