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29 March 2024

Woman, 60, raped and killed by young man

Child was alone at home, say sources (Shutterstock)

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SRI LANKA: Kotadeniyawa Police said that a 60-year-old woman has been raped and then murdered by drowning in Ma Oya River, reports 'Mawbima'.

The victim has been identified as Yapa Pathiranalage Karunawathi, a resident of Mellawagedara, Aluthwatta.

According to police the incident took place when the victim went to take a bath on Saturday (November 8).

A 30-year-old man, who works in a brick furnace, took advantage of the situation and raped her. He then murdered her by drowning in Ma Oya River.

Consultant doctor MN Raul Haq, who conducted the post-mortem, in his report had stated that the man raped the woman before drowning her.

Kotadeniyawa police are conducting further investigations to apprehend the suspect.