Youth shot dead in Alawwa

Youth shot dead in Alawwa

January 18, 2026   02:17 pm

A youth has been shot dead in Wilgamuwa, Alawwa, last night (17), police stated.

The victim has been identified as 28-year-old of Narammala.

The body has been placed at the morgue of the Kurunegala Hospital for post-mortem examination.

Further investigations into the incident are being carried out by the Alawwa Police.

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