Alleged murderer beaten to death

Rafik JALALDEEN

An alleged murderer was beaten to death by villagers on Thursday evening in Ampara, Police Spokesman SSP Ranjith Gunasekera said.

Ganderaja (34) alias Kalepiya had allegedly raped and murdered Madushika (12) on Tuesday evening and dumped her in a jungle patch. “The JMO of Ampara returned a verdict that Madushika was raped and murdered by breaking her neck,” he added.

A mob stormed Kalepiya’s house and beat him to death.

Ampara Police is investigating.