One killed, 7 arrested following shootout in Divulapitiya
Posted by Editor on October 23, 2017 - 6:49 pm
A shootout took place between the Police Special Task Force and a criminal gang in Henpitigedara, Diwulapitiya.
One suspect was killed in the shooting while 7 others were arrested, said Police STF.
Two suspects among the arrested have sustained injuries.
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