Srilanka, Nov. 25 -- Kankesanthurai Police arrested one suspect yesterday (24) in connection with the killing of a person following an assault at a liquor bar in the Ponnaleikadduwan area of Jaffna.

The previous night, during a confrontation inside the bar, two individuals allegedly hit one person with a pole, causing serious injuries. The victim was admitted to Tellippalai Hospital and later died from his injuries.

Following the incident, the two suspects fled and went into hiding. Kankesanthurai Police investigated and arrested one of the two suspects.

Police investigations are underway to locate the other suspect. The arrested suspect was produced before the Mallakam Magistrate's Court.

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