Another youth killed in shooting incident in Ahangama
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on June 4, 2022 - 10:35 pm
A 27-year-old youth was killed in a shooting incident at Panchaliya in Ahangama this evening (June 04), Police said.
The deceased was identified as a resident of Dikwella. The man, who was serving a prison sentence, had been released on bail.
Police suspect that the murder may have taken place due to dispute over narcotic trade.
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