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A suspect allegedly involved in the shooting of a 74-year-old man in the Galwehera area of Ahungalla has been arrested by the Galle District Crimes Division.

 

The shooting incident was reported yesterday (04), leaving the 74-year-old man injured.

 

The Galle District Crimes Division launched a special investigation into the incident, during which officers arrested the suspect in the same area.

 

The arrested suspect is a 26-year-old resident of Ahungalla, according to police.

 

Based on information revealed during questioning, police also recovered a pistol believed to have been used in the shooting. The firearm had reportedly been concealed at a house in the Galwehera area.

 

The Galle District Crimes Division is conducting further investigations into the incident.

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