Man injured in shooting incident reported in Peliyagoda

Man injured in shooting incident reported in Peliyagoda

August 19, 2025   10:16 am

A shooting incident was reported along the Gnanarathana Mawatha in Peliyagoda, this morning (19), police said.

The suspects, who arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire, injuring a trader in the Peliyagoda fish market.

The injured individual has been hospitalized.

The motive behind the shooting has not been ascertained.

Further investigations are underway.

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