GANG MEMBER AND TWO CIVILIANS INJURED IN KOSGAMA SHOOTING

Sunday, 06 July 2025 - 8:44

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A shooting incident in the Kosgama Suduwella area has left 'Kandana Arachchige Sriyantha Kumara' or 'Kotahera Podda', an alleged organised crime gang member, along with a mother and daughter, injured.

The victims were travelling in a three-wheeler in the early hours of today (6) when they were attacked.

Two unknown assailants on a motorcycle carried out the shooting using a pistol-type firearm.

Police reported that the injured individuals are aged 12, 30, and 44.

Investigations revealed that the 44-year-old male, the primary target of the attack, is a member of an organised crime gang, and the shooting was orchestrated by an organised criminal group.


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