An individual has been shot dead in Bodarakanda, Dikwella on Tuesday night (Aug. 15).
The deceased is reportedly a 46-year-old named Sanjeewa Pushpakumara alias “Moratu Sanjeewa” who was residing in Piluduwa, Matara.
He has died on the spot after suffering critical gunshot wounds to his head, neck, chest and hip.
The victim is reportedly a close associate of the incarcerated criminal gang member Chamil Ajith Kumara alias “Kudu Chamil”.
The motive behind the shooting is yet to be ascertained. Dikwella Police is conducting further investigations into the incident.
This is the second incident of gun violence reported from the Southern Province this evening.
A few hours ago, a 35-year-old was gunned down at his home in Kudawella, Tangalle by two individuals who arrived on a motorcycle. He succumbed to injuries upon admission to the hospital.
