One killed, another critical in Hikkaduwa stabbings

One person died and his wife was hospitalized with serious injuries when they were attacked with sharp weapons inside a textile shop owned by them at Wewala, Hikkaduwa last morning. Two unidentified individuals came on a motorcar had attacked the victims, police said.

The 29-year-old deceased Prasanna Kumara was a resident of Elathotawatta, Hikkaduwa. The 29-year-old wife has been admitted to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital.

Police suspect that the attack had taken place as a result of a personal dispute between the two parties.Hikkaduwa police are investigating.