Robbery behind the death of Kurunegala businessman

Monday, 27 February 2017 - 13:04

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Police say that they believe that the murder of a businessman in Mawathagama, Kurunegala was carried out as a part of a robbery.

A senior police officer said that two cash boxes that was in the vehicle the businessman was traveling in has gone missing.

He was shot and killed in Galpoththawatte area in Mawathagama last night as he was returning from his shop.

Two gunmen wearing helmets bound on a motorbike carried out the shooting.

Further investigations are underway.



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