The cause behind the shootings in the south revealed to be personal disputes

Monday, 24 September 2018 - 8:22

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Investigations revealed that the fatal shootingthat took place in Hikkaduwa and Tangalle yesterday was instigated by a personal dispute.

Two unidentified  persons riding a motorcycle fatally shot the victim who was walking in  the vicinity of the post office on Hikkaduwa-Baddegama Road at around 2.50 last afternoon.

The suspects fled the scene of the crime.

 The victim was a 34-year-old resident of Telwatta in Hikkaduwa identified as Lalith Chryshanta alias Podi Kalu Mahattaya.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a businessman was shot to death close to a garment factory in Waeliaara Tangalle, at around 11.15 am.

Two unidentified persons approached the victim on a motorcycle, wearing full face helmets and fatally shot the victim.

The 42 year old victim was the owner of a vehicle service centre at Waeliaara.



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