Two youths killed in love triangle clash in Maligawatte

02-Oct-2026

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Two youths have died and three others have been injured in a stabbing incident allegedly arising from a romantic dispute in the Maligawatte area of Colombo, police said.

The incident took place in Maligawatte on the night of September 29. A dispute reportedly broke out between two youths who were said to be romantically involved with the same young woman. The argument escalated into a violent confrontation, during which the two youths attacked each other with sharp weapons, causing serious injuries.

Several other youths who attempted to intervene and stop the fight were also stabbed. The two youths who sustained serious injuries were admitted to hospital and treated in the Intensive Care Unit. However, they subsequently succumbed to their injuries.

The deceased were aged 19 and 20 and were residents of the Maligawatte area. Police said three other youths injured in the incident remained hospitalised and were receiving treatment.

Maligawatte Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.