Dan Priyasad injured in shooting

The convenor of the “Nawa Sinhale National Movement”, social activist Dan Priyasad, has been injured in a shooting incident in Wellampitiya a short while ago.

According to reports, he was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital with gunshot wounds and is receiving treatment in the intensive care unit. 

The incident had occurred at the ‘Laksanda Sevana’ Housing Complex in Wellampitiya at around 9.10 p.m. this evening (22) while the victim was inside a residence, according to Ada Derana reporter.

It is reported that two individuals, who had arrived on a motorcycle, fired multiple gunshots using a pistol before fleeing the scene.

Priyasad was reportedly shot four times—twice in the chest and twice in the shoulder. 

Additionally, another individual who sustained minor injuries during the incident is also currently receiving treatment at hospital.

He is currently receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital and is reported to be in serious condition.

Wellampitiya Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

CORRECTION: The Police Media Spokesman had previously claimed that Dan Priyasad succumbed to his injuries following hospitalization. However, the Police Spokesman now says that he is in critical condition but is not dead.