Underworld figure shot dead in Athurugiriya

A 34-year-old underworld figure, Tranil Bandara Dharmasiri known as Banda, was shot dead in Athurugiriya town a short while ago, Police said.

They said the man was identified as a suspect who was evading the courts for two murders.

They said the man was identified as a suspect who was evading the courts for two murder cases and an attempted murder.

He was pronounced dead on admission to the Athurugiriya Hospital.

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