A 32-year-old man was injured in a shooting incident at Malamulla, within the Hirana Police Division, early yesterday (July 11), police said.
According to police reports, an unidentified gunman broke a window of the victim’s residence before opening fire and fleeing the scene. The injured man, a resident of the area, was admitted to the Panadura Hospital for treatment.
While the motive remains unclear, police suspect the use of a pistol in the attack. Preliminary investigations suggest the shooting may be linked to an ongoing turf war between two underworld gangs — ‘Kudu Salindu’ and ‘Nilanga’ — with the victim believed to be affiliated with the former.
The Police Media Division confirmed that three teams have been deployed to investigate and track down those responsible.