Two underworld gangsters killed in shootout with STF

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Two alleged gangsters linked to underworld leaders 'Makandure Madush' and 'Angoda Lokka' were killed in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force (STF) this afternoon at Madawala in Kandy.

Police said STF personnel had set up a snap roadblock along the at Madawala along the Teldeniya Road after a tip-off was received that the two gang members were traveling in a vehicle. They had flagged down a motor car at about 12.15pm.

As STF officers approached the vehicle, those inside had allegedly opened fire, resulting in a gunfight breaking out. The two individuals who were inside the vehicle were hit by gunfire in the firefight.

The two injured men on admission to Katugastota Hospital, were pronounced dead.

A pistol and a revolver along with ammunition were recovered from the possession of the two deceased criminals, police added.

A magisterial inquiry was conducted late this afternoon.

Text by J.A.L. Jayasinghe - Pix by A.G. Wickremesinghe

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