Three injured in another shooting at Walasmulla

June 21, 2023 07:07 pm

Three individuals have been injured and hospitalised following another shooting incident which has taken place in the Yahalmulla area of Walasmulla, Hambantota.

Police Media Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the shooting had occurred when a former police officer had opened fire leaving three persons injured, this evening (June 21).

The ex-police officer, who is living in the area, has reportedly opened fire at several people in the village protesting against the digging of drains near his house for the water pipeline system in the Yahalmulla area.

The three injured persons, including a female, are receiving treatment at the Walasmulla Hospital, according to Aad Derana reporter.

Walasmulla Police has initiated investigations in order to arrest the suspect.

Incidentally, this is the fourth shooting incident reported in the country within the past 24 hours.

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