The Indian head chef of a restaurant at Galle Face Green in Colombo Fort was killed by the restaurant manager, who is also an Indian National, the Fort Police said.

The 29-year-old Ajay Kumar was stabbed to death last night (05).The suspected manager was taken into police custody along with the knife which was used to kill the victim.

An argument between the two that took place inside the restaurant on Tuesday had escalated resulting in the murder of the head chef.