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General19 July 2026

Police shooting during drug raid leaves one injured

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A suspect sustained injuries during a shooting carried out by police officers conducting a drug raid.


The shooting occurred during a raid in the Bokundara Weerasinghe Mawatha area in Piliyandala.


Another suspect fled during the incident, the Police Media Spokesperson stated.

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