Drive-by victim succumbs to injuries

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A 32-year-old victim of a drive-by shooting which occurred in Palliyamulla, Panadura last morning, succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to Pandura hospital for treatment.

The victim, a resident of Egoda Uyana, Panadura, had been traveling in a three-wheeler with another person when two assailants on a motorbike fired on them. The second occupant in the three-wheeler was not hurt, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

According to DIG Rohana, Police had found empty casings from a Type-56 rifle at the scene of crime and investigations are under way to apprehend the two gunmen. Footage of the gunmen escaping the scene, filmed by a pedestrian, has been released to broadcast channels.

DIG Rohana said it was too early in the investigation to comment on the murder, adding that a team of policemen from Pandura police are investigating the crime. (AF)

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