Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Anuradhapura High Court has sentenced a 75-year-old man to death for murdering an individual in 2015 with a sharp weapon.

However, two of his sons who were co-accused in the case have been acquitted.

The judgment was delivered by Anuradhapura Provincial High Court Judge Lakmali Hewawasam.

According to the Judge, the plaintiff succeeded in proving beyond reasonable doubt that the 75-year-old man committed the murder, while the evidence against his two sons was insufficient to substantiate the charges, leading to their acquittal and immediate release.

The incident occurred on October 8, 2015, in Padaviya, Welioya. The deceased was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon by the accused. The case was filed under S...