An officer of Pasgoda divisional secretariat killed in a shooting in Urubokka

Monday, 22 October 2018 - 13:29

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An official attached to the Pasgoda Divisional Secretariat was killed when a shoot out took place along the road between Hulankanda and Dampahala in Urubokka this morning.

Police media spokesman office stated that the 44-year old victim of Walasmulla was riding a motorcycle at the time of the shooting carried out by another motorcyclist.

The motive of the killing is not known as yet and no suspect has been arrested so far.



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