Sri Lanka, April 15 -- A man was killed early yesterday morning (14) in Ranawarnawa, Wellawaya, after being attacked with a rock, police say.

The victim sustained severe head injuries from the rock attack and died at the scene.

The deceased is a 55-year-old resident of Randeniya. The suspect involved in the attack has been arrested by the police.

The arrested suspect, a 26-year-old resident of the same area, has stated during initial police investigations that he carried out the murder to avenge his father's death.

The victim is the suspect's uncle, according to police.

Police also stated that the deceased was accused of murdering the suspect's father several years ago.

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