Man attempting to stab LG candidate shot dead in Katana
April 22, 2025 08:50 pm
One person has been reported dead following a shooting incident at Katiyana in Katana this evening (22).
Police said a man who attempted to stab a candidate of the upcoming Local Government Election was shot and killed by the intended victim in Katiyana, Katana.
The intended victim, identified as a businessman and former Pradeshiya Sabha member, had reacted by shooting the attacker with a licensed firearm in his possession allegedly in self-defence.
The incident had occurred around 7:10 PM in the Katiyana area. The injured man had succumbed to gunshot wounds shortly after the incident.
