Army soldier stabbed at Ambepussa while on duty

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A young soldier (21) was found stabbed to death at one of the guard posts in the Ambepussa Regimental Headquarters of the Sinha Regiment this morning, police said.

The deceased was identified as W.M.N.S. Jayasena, a resident of Bulathkohupitiya in Kegalle.

Police further added that the stabbing had happened when he was on duty at the guard post from 2 am to 4 am. Further reports suggest the soldier's weapon was also stolen following the stabbing attack.

Meerigama Police are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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