Man killed in gambling den misfire

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A 54-year-old man was killed after a firearm of a Policeman misfired during a raid on a gambling den in Kaluwala, Uragasmanhandiya last night, the Police said.

They said a gang of gamblers had allegedly attacked the Police team that raided the place with swords and clubs and obstructed duty.

“The firearm misfired when the men attempted to snatch it away from the officer,” the Police said.
The deceased was identified as Hewa Hakuru Jayawardane of Samagipura, Karandeniya.

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Aluthgamage Monday, 14 May 2018 11:14 AM

Truth is not the above...

Unchikun Monday, 14 May 2018 11:20 AM

Why not a misfire at asphalt headquarters?

Diogenes Monday, 14 May 2018 07:42 PM

Weapons don't misfire. They are negligently discharged.

James Tuesday, 15 May 2018 05:11 PM

Sorry to say it will soon come to Colombo Gambling Club's where lots of unofficial happening

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