Three people have reportedly died after being attacked with sharp sword an knife in a dispute between two parties in the Mamadala area of Ambalantota police division.
One person died on the spot while the other two, who were admitted to the Ambalantota hospital with serious injuries, died there, police sources said.
The suspects involved in the crime have now been identified and the Ambalantota police are conducting further investigations. The deceased are reported to be between the ages of 29 and 45.