Suspect arrested in connection with murder of two maids in Matara

• Police have also taken custody of the stolen property found in the possession of the suspect

Two women from Malambada and Walgama, who served as housemaids, were found killed in a house in Matara, police said.  

They said according to the complaint, when the homeowner left the house on Saturday morning and returned in the evening, only to find that the two housemaids were missing. The owner had reportedly called out their names without any response.   

 Further investigation revealed that the back door of the house was open, prompting concerned neighbours to inform the police about the absence of the maids from the residence.  
During the investigation conducted by the police, it was revealed that the two women, aged 67 and 70, were murdered in the bathroom and toilet areas designated for the maids’ use.  
During the investigations it was found that various items of value including 12 non-gold bangles, 02 necklaces, 01 golden spoon, and 39 foreign coins, which had been stored in a room cupboard missing.  

Police said they arrested 25-year-old suspect residing in Tudawa, Matara, believed to be connected to the incident. The police have also taken custody of the stolen property found in the possession of the suspect.