Shootout in Sainthamarudu
Posted by Editor on April 26, 2019 - 7:52 pm
A shootout between security forces personnel and an armed group has been reported during a search operation at Sainthamaruthu, Kalmunai in Ampara District, a short while ago.
Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara noted that the raid was being conducted by the Army and the Police STF.
According to the STF, the shootout occurred when they attempted to raid a location believed to have been used for the manufacturing suicide vests.
Police said an explosion was also reported when security forces attempted to search a man in Saindamarudu.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- UK simplifies trade rules for Sri Lanka July 11, 2025
- Sri Lanka, Gates Foundation boost digital and agricultural cooperation July 11, 2025
- Sri Lanka welcomes 1.2 Million tourists by July 8, 2025 July 11, 2025
- 2024 (2025) G.C.E. O/L exam results released in Sri Lanka July 11, 2025
- Vocational training is key to ending poverty – Chathuranga July 10, 2025
