Sri Lanka, March 4 -- A 31-year-old vegetable trader from Petalai, Valachchenai, was killed following an attack near the Kalladi Bridge in Batticaloa last night (03). The victim succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the Batticaloa Hospital.

Investigations revealed that the attack stemmed from an argument with another group that escalated into violence. Four suspects, aged 22, 24, 28, and 50, all residents of Batticaloa, have been arrested in connection with the incident.

The body has been placed at the Batticaloa Hospital morgue, while Batticaloa Police continue investigations.

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