Five suspects who were found guilty over a murder in Lunawa, Moratuwa were given capital punishment today.
The order was given by Panadura High Court judge Vikum Kaluarachchi.
The second defendant of the case was released from all accusations while the other five were charged leveled against 13 indictable offenses.
The death penalty receivers are residents of Lunawa, Panadura and have committed the murder of Pradeep Kumara who resided in the same area on 7th January 2002.