Man shot at in Athurugiriya

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A 44-year-old man, who was travelling on a motorbike, was shot at in Galwarusawa, Athurugiriya a short while ago, police said.

The victim was admitted to the Oruwala Hospital and was pronounced dead while undergoing treatments.

The victim has been identified as Nimalsiri Thalagala, a resident in Puwakgahadeniya, Korathota, Kaduwela.

They said the gunmen had fled the scene after the incident.

The Athurugiriya Police is conducting further investigations. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)

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ANTON Monday, 19 March 2018 06:42 PM

SHOOTING INCIDENTS IN SRILANKA ARE ON THE RISE, ARE WE HEADING TOWARDS COWBOY ERA ?

city Monday, 19 March 2018 09:42 PM

Anton,these are the after effects of a post war.most of these killings are under world conflicts

Lawrence Monday, 19 March 2018 09:56 PM

Yes. Can't say post war. Post war under Gota, none of these shootings happened. Ugly truth.

ANTON Monday, 19 March 2018 06:45 PM

I THINK, TO OUR BOSS " THE SIGNATURE IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE BULLET" HE IS LOOKING AT SIGNATURES NOT BULLETS.

Educated Peace loving Monday, 19 March 2018 06:59 PM

Mr President and PM please give the law and Order ministry to Mr Fonseka.

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