Two arrested over Hanwella shooting

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By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya

Two suspects were arrested over the shooting incident that unfolded last Sunday night in Hanwella, in which a 23-year-old man was killed and two others sustained injuries, police said yesterday.

“The injured were admitted to the Nawagamuwa Hospital and the 23-year-old man from Ranala succumbed to his injuries. Also, a motorcycle and a van were taken into custody,” they said.
The incident occurred when gunmen who arrived in a van opened fire at Embulgama junction in Hanwella.

One of the injured was transferred to Colombo National Hospital from Homagama Hospital.

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