Chief Jailer of Welikada Prison Training School shot dead in Ambalangoda
Posted by Editor on August 4, 2019 - 4:55 am
A 45-year-old person was shot dead yesterday night (August 3) in the Kuleegoda junction of Ambalangoda. The person who sustained injuries in the shooting died when he was being admitted to the Balapitiya Hospital.
The deceased has been identified as the chief jailer of the Welikada Prison training school. The police has commenced investigations into the incident.

Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Rajitha Senaratne, two others to face court on August 29, 2025 June 3, 2025
- Australia and Sri Lanka strengthen defence ties in high-level talks June 3, 2025
- Australia stands with Sri Lanka’s new Government June 3, 2025
- Sri Lanka approves maize imports for Thriposha production June 3, 2025
- Keheliya, Ramith Rambukwella granted bail June 3, 2025