One person was killed and another injured due to a shooting that took place at Meegahawatta in Mulleriyawa this morning.
Police Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nihal Thalduwa said that the deceased was a 42-year-old male while another 45-year-old male suffered gunshot injuries and was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital for treatment.
The shooting had been carried out by two suspects on a motorbike.
Investigations are ongoing to identify the suspects and the motive behind the shooting, the police spokesman added.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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