Unknown gunman opens fire on PC and WPC
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on September 25, 2011 - 3:03 pm
An unidentified gunman opened fire at a police constable (PC) and a woman police constable (WPC) on Main Street in Kurunegala today morning critically injuring the constable, Police media spokesman SSP Maxi Proctor said.
The police constable, who was shot in the neck, was admitted to the Kurunegala General Hospital subsequent to the incident, which occurred while the two officers were engaged in inspection rounds today.
The perpetrator had arrived on a motorbike and had fired upon the constable unannounced.
Police spokesman added that an extensive investigation has commenced in order to apprehend the suspect.
Courtesy Ada Derana
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sarath Fonseka warns of Sri Lanka unrest plot May 19, 2026
- Sri Lanka President meets UDA officials on 2026 development projects and budget use May 19, 2026
- Sri Lanka economy grew 5% in 2025: CBSL tells CoPF May 18, 2026
- Sri Lanka promotes 5,289 Tri Service personnel for War Heroes Day May 18, 2026
- Sri Lanka to criminalize tax violations under new IRD amendments May 18, 2026