Brawl between drunk persons leaves one dead

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An individual has died after being struck by a wooden pole during a brawl in Monaragala yesterday (Jul 26).

Police said the incident had occured when two drunk persons had engaged in fisticuffs during a wedding ceremony.

The victim has been identified as 42-year old Ajith Nishantha, a resident of Gadolbedda, Monaragala.

The person who had attacked the victim has been taken into police custody.

Further investigations continue.

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