Several trade unions led by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) trade unions of the Sri Lanka Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya have commenced a strike after the last evenings shooting incident at the CPC head office that left one staff member dead and two other injured. The trade unions have launched the strike action to protest against the incident. Head of the JVP led trade union of CPC, Ashoka Ranwala said that they condemn the incident that resulted in the death of one of their colleagues. He said it was sad that CPC employees have been victims of the existing political power struggle. "We will meet with all trade unions and decide on a joint action to seek justice for our colleagues," Ranwala said. A shooting incident took place at the CPC head office last evening when former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga had visited the premises to clear his office. Ranatunga's security officers have opened fire when a group of CPC employees had tried to surround Ranatunga and prevent him from leaving the premises. The shooting incident resulted in the death of one employee while two others were injured. Pictures by Krishan Kariyawasam [gallery link="file" size="medium" ids="10228,10227,10226"]