A Colombo Municipal Councilor was shot and killed by a gunman on a motor cycle, Police Media Spokesperson said.
The shooting occurred on the junction to Adiwal Street from Sea Street in Pettah, this morning July 09.
The shooter had fled the scene, according to the Police. The victim has been identified as the Colombo Municipal Councilman Krishnapillai Kirubanandan of an independent party.
The Councilor had succumbed to his injuries on admission to the National Hospital, Colombo. Pettah Police is conducting further investigations.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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