Three policemen, two civilians injured in Matara shooting

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Three police officers and two civilians including a woman were injured during a gunfire exchange between the police and a gang which attempted to rob a jewellery shop in Matara this morning, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said.

He said more than six armed personnel had arrived to rob the shop.

Following the shooting incident, injured police officers and the civilians were admitted to the Matara General Hospital. (Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk)

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Waco Friday, 22 June 2018 12:17 PM

So the armed gang escaped uninjured.

Bala Friday, 22 June 2018 12:30 PM

Does it mean not a single gang member received injuries and all got away. Police need more shooting practice.

Wise Donkey Friday, 22 June 2018 12:42 PM

Are we in the US, TRUMP'S COUNTRY?

Cobra Saturday, 23 June 2018 07:03 AM

Trump's country, Gota's country-does it matter?

Mahesh Friday, 22 June 2018 01:07 PM

Leave politics aside we certainly need a leader with a backbone.

Libtard Friday, 22 June 2018 03:10 PM

yes not a president who sleeps at 10 and a prime minister who spends all the weekend in Bentota

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Three policemen, two civilians injured in Matara shooting

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