Jeweller shot dead in Minuwangoda

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The owner of jewellery shop was shot dead in Minuwangoda this evening by four armed men who attempted to rob the jewellery, police said.

Police said four armed men had arrived on two motorbikes with their faced covered and tried to rob the jewellery. The owner had tried to prevent the robbery and been shot and killed by the robbers.

Another employee in the shop was also injured in the shooting.

The robbers had fled the scene after the incident without stealing anything.(Tony Karunanayake)

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