14 May 2018 10:31 am
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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