Man killed over cows
A man has been killed by cattle thieves in Veyangoda police division today (30) at 2.45a.m., Police Media Unit said.
The cattle thieves had arrived at the house of the deceased, in a white van. They were interrupted by the deceased and his son, while they attempted to steal two cows. In the resulting brawl, the thieves have stabbed the man, Police said.
The deceased was a 58-year-old resident of Veyangoda.
The cattle thieves have fled with the cows.