Shooting in Hakmana, one injured
Posted in Local News
One person was injured when a group of gunmen arrived in a van and a motorcycle, opened fire in Kabiliyapola, Hakmana this evening, police said.
The shooting has occurred at around 4.30 pm today (04), according to the police.
The person injured by gunfire has been admitted to the Hakmana hospital for treatement.
Hakmana Police is conducting investigation.
UPDATE (7.30 pm): The person injured in shooting incident in Kebeliyapola has succumbed to injuries.
The deceased has been identified as SLPP Pradeshiya Sabha member L. H. Samantha.
Latest Headlines
- Seven Police Narcotics Bureau officers arrested over death of vocational trainer in custody June 9, 2023
- Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security recommends not to privatise Sri Lanka Telecom June 9, 2023
- Sarath Fonseka resigns from Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security June 9, 2023
- Sri Lanka must protect the right to freedom of expression June 9, 2023
- Five-year-old child found dead with cut injuries from a construction site in Mulleriyawa June 9, 2023
