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A young man was killed with a sharp weapon on Walana Road in the Panadura South Police Division, according to police reports. The Panadura South Police Station received information that the young man had been attacked last night (08) and later died from his injuries after being taken to the Panadura Base Hospital. Investigations indicate that the murder was linked to a financial disagreement. The victim has been identified as a 29-year-old man from the Kamburugamuwa area in Tudella. His body is currently at the Panadura Hospital morgue. Police have arrested a 54-year-old suspect in connection with the case. The Panadura South Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.