A man was shot dead at around 10.30 pm last night (July 03) in Batuwatte, Ragama, police said.
He was gunned down by 02 unidentified suspects in a three-wheeler, who had fled soon afterwards, police said.
Police believe a pistol was used in the attack.
The deceased, has been identified as ‘Army Upul’ – a 45-year-old former soldier and reportedly an accomplice of underworld figure ‘Ganemulle Sanjeewa’.
Ragama Police have launched further investigations.
