CMC member shot dead in Pettah

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An Independent group Colombo Municipal Councilor Krishnapillai Thirubanandan alias Krishna was shot dead by an unidentified gunman this morning in Pettah.

Police said the 40-year-old councilor, a resident of Colombo 13, was injured when the gunman open fired at him while he was inside a fruit shop at Adivel Street in Pettah at around 7.45 this morning.

He succumbed to injuries after admission to the Colombo National Hospital. (DS)

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Comments - 7

Unchikun Monday, 09 July 2018 09:55 AM

With all the advise, this is the junk we sent to local councils. Is this a natural way of reducing the burden in the tax payer.

Saman Monday, 09 July 2018 10:04 AM

When government is sleeping underworld is ruling. Drugs and killings has become a norm now. Sure we don't need a Hitler but need someone with a backbone.

Rambo Monday, 09 July 2018 10:31 AM

No need of white vans 'the job' is done now more smoothly!

Lion Monday, 09 July 2018 11:13 AM

Look some one is taking out scum one by one.When this is coming to diyawannawa?

Tisilva Monday, 09 July 2018 12:42 PM

Hope it will be sooner. Fingers crossed.

Wise Donkey Monday, 09 July 2018 03:27 PM

Where are these killings taking us up to.Now we have beaten all the notorious cities in the world for criminal activities.

GH Tuesday, 10 July 2018 12:07 AM

International world must look into these sorts of incidents and must, at least, give YAHAPALANAYA Govt. a meaningful award!

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