Weligama PS chairman injured in shooting

October 22, 2025 10:46 am

The Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, has reportedly been injured and hospitalised following a shooting incident, a short while ago.

The shooting had occurred while the chairman was seated in his office located at the Pradeshiya Sabha.

It was revealed that the suspects had entered the Pradeshiya Sabha premises after claiming they had come to get a letter signed by the chairman.

Police said that a pistol had been used in the shooting and that four shots had been fired.

The shooter had then fled on a motorcycle along with the other suspect.

UPDATE: The 38-year-old PS chairman, a resident of the Midigama area, had succumbed to gunshot injuries while being admitted to the Matara General Hospital.

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