While one person is believed to be dead another 11 supporters of UNP Colombo District candidate Ravi Karunanayake have been hospitalised with injuries following a shooting incident which took place today at Bloemendhal Road.
The group of UNP supporters were reportedly engaged in election-related campaigning in the Kotahena area when several unidentified individuals in two vehicles had opened fire at them and fled.
Twelve persons have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following the shooting incident, the Police Spokesman’s Office was quoted as saying to media.
Director of the Colombo National Hospital Dr Anil Jasinghe was quoted as telling media that one woman succumbed to injuries and that two others are in a critical condition.
Kotahen Police is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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