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Fisherman missing after brawl

Police commenced a search operation for an 18- year- old fisherman missing following a quarrel between two groups.

The fisherman went missing in the seas of Trincomalee on Wednesday. Trincomalee Police arrested five suspects in this connection. Trincomalee magistrate remanded two suspects until July 13. The missing fisherman has been identified as M Viraj Sanjeewa of Samudragama. Investigations revealed a fishing boat in the sea in Trincomalee had been attacked by another group. Harbour Police are investigating.

Man’s body found in tank

Piliyandala Police found the body of a man floating in Kesbewa tank on Saturday. The man appears to be between 45 and 50 years and was dressed in a pair of white striped shorts. The victim is about 5’2” in height. The body was sent to the Kalubowila Hospital for a postmortem.

Meanwhile, Sigiriya Police are searching for an 18- year- old who drowned while bathing in the Amudangawa tank. The deceased has been identified as G Arsudan of Valachchenai.

Two nabbed with cannabis

Ampara division anti- vice squad arrested two persons with 1.175 kgs of cannabis at Browns Junction, Ampara on Saturday.

Ampara Police are investigating.

Woman arrested in stabbing case

A woman was arrested by Kurunegala Police after a woman died of stab injuries in Kurunegala on Saturday.

Police reported the woman was allegedly stabbed by the suspect following a personal dispute at the victim’s house in Udawalpola. Ruchirani Withanarachchi , 44, died in the incident. Kurunegala Police are investigating.