Three shot dead in Hiniduma, Galle

Three people were shot dead in the Mahabodhiwatta area of Hiniduma, Galle.

According to the police, two individuals on a motorcycle carried out the shooting using a T56 assault rifle at around 11:15 PM yesterday (January 30), firing approximately 15 rounds. The victims died on the spot.

Reports indicate that five individuals were consuming alcohol at an unused hotel in the Mahabodhiwatta area when the assailants arrived and opened fire. Among the deceased are a 55-year-old hotel owner from Panangala, a 34-year-old resident of Hiniduma, and a resident of Ambalangoda.

The age of the third victim has not yet been confirmed.

Two other individuals who were present at the scene managed to escape unharmed. Police have confirmed that there is no evidence to suggest that the deceased were involved in organized crime.

A magistrate’s inquiry was conducted this morning (January 31), and further investigations are being carried out by the Hiniduma Police to identify and apprehend the suspects.