Thel Kumara shot dead in Trincomalee
Posted by Editor on May 11, 2018 - 12:13 pm
Hendavitharanage Selin Kumara alias ‘Thel Kumara’ has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Trincomalee this morning (11), police said.
They said the 45-year-old victim was killed by three unidentified gunmen arrived in a car.
The gunmen had opened fire at the victim who was inside a lorry parked beside a road in the the Sirimapura area.
The victim had succumbed to injuries while being rushed to the Trincomalee Hospital in critical condition.
Hendavitharanage Selin Kumara alias ‘Thel Kumara’ from Sirimapura, who is believed to be a criminal gang leader.
The body has been placed at the Trincomalee Hospital.
No arrest had been made so far.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Health Minister pushes SPMC to boost medicine production by 2026 January 18, 2025
- President Dissanayake faces pressure to tackle Sri Lanka’s human rights crisis January 18, 2025
- Court orders release of Sri Lankan man detained in Cyprus January 18, 2025
- Sri Lankan President concludes landmark state visit to China, boosting bilateral ties January 18, 2025
- Sri Lanka Air Force commissions 84 new officers in grand ceremony January 18, 2025
