One of the victims of the Kahawatte shooting incident had succumbed to injuries early today, sources said.


Shantha Dodamgoda, was injured when shots were fired at him and another two while setting up a stage for NDF presidential candidate at Kahawatta on Monday.


Meanwhile, the Pelmadulla Magistrate had ordered the arrest of Deputy Minister Premalal Jayasekara, Sabaragamuwa Provincial Councillor Aruna Nilantha and Kahawatta Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Vajira Darshana in connection with the shooting incident.