- Last Update 2025-05-14 19:07:00
One killed in shooting at Jampettah Street
An individual has died following a shooting at Jampettah Street in Colombo yesterday (Oct 8).
Police said an unidentified person on a motorcycle had opened fire at the victim at around 7:50 pm
The victim, 24-year old Meneth Sooriyakanth, had died while receiving treatment at the Colombo General Hospital.
According to the Police, the victim had been arrested over a narcotic related offence recently and had been granted bail this week.
A search operation is underway to arrest the suspect who had carried out the shooting.
(Additional reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
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SLAF Bell 212 crashes into Maduru Oya
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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Five killed in helicopter crash
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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