Two killed in Akuregoda Supermarket shooting

Two people, a 44-year-old lawyer and his 42-year-old wife, were shot dead in a supermarket car park in Thalangama, Akuregoda, this evening (February 13).

The victims were identified as lawyer Buddika Mallawa Arachchi and his wife W. A. Nisansala.

Police said the lawyer had recently appeared in court on behalf of a suspect known as “Karandeniya Sudda.” Investigators are examining whether the shooting is linked to criminal activity, but no suspects have been officially named.

The shooting occurred around 4:50 PM while the couple was inside a parked vehicle in front of the supermarket.

Two gunmen, who arrived in a car, opened fire using a T-56 assault rifle and a pistol, firing around ten rounds before fleeing the scene.

The husband and wife died on the spot.

Thalangama Police are conducting investigations. The motive and the identities of the gunmen have not yet been determined.

— Last updated: 11:20 AM, February 16, 2026 —

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