A 41‑year‑old man who drove part‑time as a hired motorcycle rider through an app was found murdered in Homagama, early yesterday (16).

Police said the victim, a resident of Pitipana, had left home around 7.00 pm on July 15 to transport a passenger on a hired journey. 

His body was discovered the following morning, with post‑mortem examinations confirming he had been killed by a severe throat‑cutting.

Investigators suspect the crime was committed inside a nearby auction land. The killers have fled with the victim’s motorcycle, gold chain, mobile phone, and wallet. 

At the scene, police recovered a pair of slippers believed to belong to the deceased and a 20‑rupee note.

The magistrate’s inquiry and subsequent autopsy at Homagama Base Hospital confirmed the death was a deliberate homicide.

The suspects remain unidentified, and Homagama Police are conducting further investigations to apprehend those responsible. (Newswire)

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