A youth was killed in an attack at the Pannipitiya area in Maharagama this morning, police said.

According to the police, the attack took place in front of a private educational institution.

The youth who was injured in the attack has been admitted to the Homagama Hospital.

The deceased has been identified as Rusika Rakshan, aged 18, a resident of Borella Road, Depanama, Pannipitiya.

The body has been placed at the Homagama Hospital.