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General19 July 2026

Dehiwela shooting injures 'Nisala Sevana' cemetery security guard

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Two individuals who arrived on a motorcycle, shot the security guard at the 'Nisala Sevana' cemetery in Dehiwela and have fled, the Police Media Division stated.

The individual injured in the shooting was admitted to the Kalubowila National Hospital, Police added.

Police suspected that the shooting took place in connection with a drug syndicate.
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