A member of the Kotikawatte Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha has reportedly been killed in a shooting incident at Mulleriyawa.
The victim has been identified as Sumudu Rukshan, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member of the Kotikawatte Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha.
Police said the local councillor had been targeted in the shooting, which had been carried out using a pistol.
Two unidentified gunmen who had arrived on a motorcycle opened fire at the PS member near Bank Junction in Mulleriyawa this evening (02) and fled the scene, police said.
SLPP Kotikawatte Mulleriyawa PS member shot dead
02 Aug 2022
SLPP Kotikawatte Mulleriyawa PS member shot dead
02 Aug 2022