A house and a van set ablaze following a New Year party clash

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Two murder cases were reported from Hungama and Nochchiyagama today.

An altercation between two groups in hungama led to the assault of a rival person with a sharp object in Hungama yesterday.

He died after admitting to Ambalantota hospital.

The victim was identified as a 27-year old resident form Seenigama. Police have arrested 3 suspects in this connection.

At the same time, an altercation has led to the death of a 35-year old member of a group of friends during a New Year party in Nochchiyagama.

Police have arrested five suspects in this connection.

In addition, a 35-year old person got injured in a shooting carried out at 17th Mile post at Gonagang area early this morning. Police have arrested two suspects along with locally made shot guns.