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Fatal police shooting in Mawanella amidst dispute

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1 year ago

April 7, 2024

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A 53-year-old individual has died in a police shooting while attempting to resolve a dispute in Padiyadora in Mawanella last night.

According to the police, the Mawanella Police were alerted to a dispute in Padiyadora and dispatched officers to investigate the situation.

During the investigation, one person involved in the dispute reportedly assaulted a police officer with a sharp weapon.

In response, another officer fired a warning shot to restore order. However, when the assailant continued to pose a threat by attempting to attack the officer, the officer fired again, resulting in the fatal injury of the suspect’s father, who was involved in the altercation.

The deceased, a resident of the area, succumbed to injuries after being rushed to Mawanella Hospital.

Police said two injured police officers are currently receiving medical attention at the same hospital.

The suspect responsible for the attack fled the scene and the Mawanella Police launched special operation to arrest him.

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2 injured in Kotahena shooting

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8 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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A man and a woman have been injured in a shooting incident in the Kotahena area this evening (May 16), police said.

Both victims were hospitalised for treatment.

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Arrest warrant issued against Mahindananda

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8 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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An arrest warrant has been issued against former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage over the ongoing investigation into the importation of Chinese fertilizer.

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court issued the warrant on a request by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), after Aluthgamage failed to appear before the Commission as summoned on May 14.

Earlier, on May 14, a motion seeking anticipatory bail on behalf of his counsel was filed with the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, requesting that the matter be taken up on May 16. The Magistrate ordered that the motion be heard on May 19.