Police open fire targeting three-wheeler killing two

23 Apr, 2024

The Police opened fire targeting a three-wheeler which had failed to stop when ordered to do so, killing two people in Moragahahena.

According to the Police, the occupants of the three-wheeler had opened fire at the Police when the vehicle was ordered to stop.

The Police gave chase to the vehicle and when it came to a stop an individual inside had opened fire at the Police vehicle.

According to the Police, the officers had returned fire killing the two people in the three-wheeler.

A third person who was in the three-wheeler had escaped.

The Police said that the victims were identified as Imesh Danushka Darshana (36) and Suraj Prabodha Aadhihetti (42), two criminals. (Colombo Gazette)

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