Woman police sergeant dies by blaze – husband charged for murder

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A resident of Gonapinuwala, Balapitiya has reportedly been killed by fire. The victim is a woman Police sergeant.

Her husband is accused of murdering her by pouring petrol onto her and sparking fire, following a heated exchange between the spouses.

The suspect is ex military, reports added.

The victim, who was admitted to the hospital, has succumbed to her burn-injuries and was pronounced dead thereafter.

The victim’s husband is currently in remand custody.

MIAP

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