Sri Lanka records 50th shooting incident with today’s Panadura attack
Posted by Editor on May 29, 2025 - 11:15 am
A shooting was carried out by two unidentified individuals who arrived on a motorcycle at a motorcycle parts sales shop in the Wekada area of Panadura.
The incident occurred this morning (May 29) at around 10:00 AM.
A bullet struck an employee in the back. According to the police, the victim sustained minor injuries and was admitted to the Panadura Base Hospital.
Including this incident, a total of 50 shooting incidents have been reported in Sri Lanka so far this year.
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