A 51-year-old public health inspector (PHI) has been shot dead at his residence in Pathiraja Mawatha, Elpitiya.
Police said that the shooting had been carried out at around 7 a.m. yesterday (26) by two unidentified gunmen who had arrived at the residence on a motorcycle and subsequently fled the scene. Investigations have revealed that the assailants had used a pistol.
The deceased has been identified as Roshan Kumara Vithanage, 51, who had been serving as the PHI for the Karandeniya area.
Police also stated that he had served as the Treasurer of the PHIs’ Union.