Cops on duty during Moratuwa shooting interdicted

30 May 2020 12:45 pm

A sergeant and two constables who were on duty when gunmen opened fire at a hotel in Soysapura, Moratuwa, have been interdicted over the incident, Police said.

Unidentified gunmen, who arrived in a car opened fire at a hotel in Soysapura, Moratuwa, at 12:30 am yesterday. Police said no casualties or injuries were reported.

Police suspect that the shooting was a result of a dispute between the present and previous owners of the building.

Further investigations are being carried out over the incident.