A shooting occurred near Revatha Primary School in Balapitiya, Ahungalla, yesterday (April 17).
The victim, 27-year-old resident of Welikanda, Ahungalla named Vithanagamage Lakshan Madusankha Munasinghe, was shot in the abdomen and admitted to Balapitiya Hospital. According to reports, his condition is not in serious.
At around 9.35 last night, 02 unidentified individuals had arrived at the scene and opened fire with a 9mm firearm before fleeing in a three-wheeler.
Investigations reveal the shooting is linked to Kaluhath Nadish Kumara Abrew, alias “Baba,” an overseas-based crime figure and drug trafficker.
Further investigations are underway.
