Shooting in Modara leaves a man injured

Shooting in Modara leaves a man injured

February 14, 2024   09:15 am

A 51-year-old has sustained injuries after being gunned down in Modara on Tuesday night (Feb.13).

He is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) in Colombo.

A group of assailants who had arrived in a car had opened fire at the victim near the entrance to a restaurant where he serves as a manager.

The motive behind the shooting was not immediately clear. However, investigations have been launched by Modara Police to apprehend the perpetrators.

The police said the assailants had used a pistol for the shooting.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

New Speaker and Deputy Speaker appointed during inaugural session of 10th Parliament (English)

New Speaker and Deputy Speaker appointed during inaugural session of 10th Parliament (English)

President Anura Kumara delivers Govt's Policy Statement during inaugural session of 10th Parliament (English)

NDF and SJB yet to nominate candidates for remaining National List MP seats (English)

29 Deputy Ministers sworn in (English)

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

Newly appointed Cabinet Ministers officially assume duties (English)