Woman murdered by daughter’s boyfriend

A 55-year-old woman was hacked to death yesterday morning in Kottawa, police said. The victim identified as Sriyani Kodikara, had been residing in a rented house in Sirimalwatta area in Kottawa.

It had been revealed that the murder was carried out by the boyfriend of the woman’s daughter. Police have launched an operation in search of the suspect who had fled the area following the murder.The daughter who was assaulted by her boyfriend is receiving treatment at the Homagama hospital.