Youth killed in clash

A 21-year-old was killed and two others were seriously injured during a clash between two groups of people at Weeraketiya town in the early hours of yesterday.

Weeaketiya Police have commenced investigations into the incident. The clash had occurred around 1 am, according to the police.

According to police sources, the youth who was killed during the clash had been returning home after attending a musical show. He had been accompanied by a group of friends.The deceased has been identified as Nimsara Gardiwasam, a resident of Tangalle. Police have launched a probe to apprehend those responsible.