A Sri Lankan was stabbed to death with a sharp object in Saudi Arabia by a Yemeni national, foreign media reported.The victim was identified as Shehabdeen Mohammad Shiam, a 33-year-old father of three.
The deceased who was a resident of Kekirawa, Horapola had moved to Jedahi in Saudi Arabia on February 21 where he was employed in a glass-manufacturing factory.
The Yemeni national and the Sri Lankan were domiciled at the same residence. A heated argument had led to the incident.
When inquiries were made into the incident, the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia stated that the suspect was apprehended by the Saudi Arabian Police, foreign media reported.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
Leave Comments