A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing both of his parents following a domestic dispute in the Kiralawelkaduwa area of Embilipitiya, police said.
According to preliminary investigations, an argument within the family had escalated into violence, resulting in the deaths of the suspect's parents.
The victims have been identified as a 58-year-old man and his 54-year-old wife, both residents of Kiralawelkaduwa.
Police said the suspect was arrested shortly after the incident on suspicion of committing the double homicide.
The bodies have been referred for post-mortem examinations, while investigators continue to gather evidence and record statements to determine the circumstances leading to the killings.
Embilipitiya Police are conducting further investigations.
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