Soldier kills 1, injures 3

13 July 2010 04:01 am

By Amadoru Amarageeva


A disgruntled soldier opened fire while on duty in Serunuwera, Trincomalee late last night killing one and injuring three others, including a lieutenant and a civilian, the Serunuwara police said.

According to the police a soldier was killed in the shooting and the suspect had fled together with his weapon following the incident.

The Serunuwara police have launched a search operation to locate the suspect. Investigations are underway. (Daily Mirror online)