
An army soldier has died after being accidentally shot while hunting in a forest area at Pothuvil, Buttala.
The soldier’s firearm had accidentally fired when he attempted to ensnare a wild animal, hitting and injuring him in the process.
He was admitted to the Lahugala Hospital, however succumbed to injuries shortly after.
The deceased is a 40-year-old soldier attached to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) camp in Buttala.
Lahugala Police are conducting further investigations.



















