A 26-year-old man has been taken into custody by police after allegedly killing both his parents in a violent attack at their home in Kiralawelketuwa, Embilipitiya, late on the night of the 13th.
Couple Killed in Late-Night Attack
The victims, a married couple residing in the Kiralawelketuwa area of Embilipitiya, were fatally assaulted by their own son using a sharp weapon. The attack, which occurred overnight, left both parents dead at the scene.
Neighbours and local residents expressed shock at the incident, which has sent ripples of distress through the close-knit community in the Embilipitiya area.
Suspect Taken Into Custody
The 26-year-old suspect, identified as the son of the deceased couple, was arrested by Embilipitiya Police following the incident. Authorities moved swiftly to apprehend him in connection with the double killing.
Police are currently conducting further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attack, including the motive behind the alleged assault on his own parents.
The bodies of the deceased couple have been handed over to the relevant authorities for post-mortem examination. The case is expected to be taken up before the Embilipitiya Magistrate's Court in the coming days.
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hope he gets the maximum sentence, courts here are too soft
what kind of animal does this, those poor people
drugs must be involved no other reason to kill your own parents
yes and nobody talks about the drug problem in these areas