The deceased was Jeevani Lakshika, a married woman.
On the day of the incident, a small child of a nearby house had seen her husband leaving the house on a motorcycle.
Meanwhile, the husband had attempted to commit suicide by hanging and upon seeing it, his brother had rescued him.
Later he was admitted to Amparai Hospital.
He is also known as 'naya (cobra)'.
Police investigations are underway to determine the reasons behind the death of Jeevani.