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.

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