Man clubbed to death by father-in-law

October 12, 2024 at 12:49 PM

A 65-year-old man has been arrested in Balangoda on charges of killing his son-in-law.

The 44-year-old victim, a resident of Dahamana, Balangoda, reportedly attempted to assault his wife following an argument. 

The wife’s father intervened, leading to a confrontation in which the father-in-law had fatally struck the victim with a club, Police said.

Balangoda Police are continuing their investigation. (Newswire)