Underworld figure shot dead in Maligawatta

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An underworld figure known as ‘Sifaq’ was shot dead by an unidentified man at his house on Sri Saddharma Mawatha, Maligawatta last night.

Police believe the killing was carried out by rival group. The deceased, believed to be a leading drug dealer, was at his home when the gunman arrived in a three-wheeler and opened fire. Sifaq was pronounced dead on admission to the General Hospital last night.

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Azee Friday, 16 May 2014 08:09 AM

He is believed to be a leading Drug dealer.This is revealed only after this incident The Police are unable to detect these activities going on via DM Android App

Sirisena Friday, 16 May 2014 03:12 AM

Amisa puja

Empulze Friday, 16 May 2014 08:46 AM

How come he is an underworld member or drug dealer Shouldnt he be in prison if so What was he doing at home via DM Android App

AJJA Friday, 16 May 2014 03:29 AM

How can there be an underworld,thuggery,murderers,rapist,drug and mafia in a country called Dharma dweepaya????Some thing wrong some where.I see the What are the religious leaders are sleeping giants in this noble land.

old citizen Friday, 16 May 2014 11:56 AM

Men who want to become wealthy overnight by any illegal means can be seen in any community .Some are held in high esteem.

NADARAJAH SETHURUPAN Friday, 16 May 2014 04:07 AM

"Sri Lanka , A land ruled by the gun" - SEKUVERA, JVP, LTTE, unknown Gun man, underworld,Terrorist and Extremist Groups.

Campos Friday, 16 May 2014 04:11 AM

[quote name="Empulze"]How come he is an underworld member or drug dealer Shouldnt he be in prison if so What was he doing at home via DM Android App[/quote]
Exactly, if he is a known criminal, why was he running free?

truth Friday, 16 May 2014 04:16 AM

Atleast he was at his home most of them are in the parliament

ANTON Friday, 16 May 2014 04:35 AM

THAT IS WHY THIS PLACE IS CALLED WONDER OF ASIA......

Azee Saturday, 17 May 2014 07:33 AM

We thought GR cleared the country of the underworldMay be this character worked for a politician who shielded him up to now .. via DM Android App

Kondebendapucheena Friday, 16 May 2014 05:17 AM

[quote name="Campos"][quote name="Empulze"]How come he is an underworld member or drug dealer Shouldnt he be in prison if so What was he doing at home via DM Android App[/quote]
Exactly, if he is a known criminal, why was he running free?[/quote]
He was getting ready for next election

Ralahamy Saturday, 17 May 2014 03:44 AM

[quote name="Isaks Corner"]I thought it was against islam to sell drugs? why are its "allways" muslims doing this drug dealing?[/quote]
Very honorable, Noble men import in Kilos and tons, and they are out of reach of Law and Order. It is the other small fellow who sells in milligram who is branded. Who knows, may be he tried to cheat the big Boss and got bounced for his attempt to delay payment.

asoka Friday, 16 May 2014 05:40 AM

Masha Allah...

samarethunge Friday, 16 May 2014 06:16 AM

Most of these underworld figures seem to have a common background.

Upul Saturday, 17 May 2014 10:26 AM

Who said he was a drug dealer? The Police?? ha ha ha

muthyavan. Friday, 16 May 2014 02:53 AM

He is not the only drug dealer here are others in the cabinet too. via DM iPad app

Isaks Corner Friday, 16 May 2014 11:11 AM

I thought it was against islam to sell drugs? why are its "allways" muslims doing this drug dealing?

Public Friday, 16 May 2014 01:10 AM

Oh come-on...... was it a rival figure....... or... by usual figure? anyhow if he was truly a drug dealer, we Public will be the most to be happy with!

Say Something Friday, 16 May 2014 02:12 AM

Good Riddance

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