General12 August 2026

Backhoe Saman's mother succumbs to injuries

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The mother of Nadungoda Nirmala Prasanna alias 'Backhoe Saman' died after being hospitalised following the shooting in the Middeniya Ulhitiya area, according to the police.

Two individuals who arrived on a motorcycle carried out the shooting this evening (12) and fled the scene.

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