Kelaniya PS member killed by unknown gunman

Kelaniya PS member killed by unknown gunman

January 5, 2013   08:36 pm

Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha member Hasitha Madawala has died due to gunshot injuries sustained following a shooting by an unknown gunman.

He was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following the shooting, which occurred in front of his residence in Waragoda, however had succumbed to injurious soon after.

Madawala was a supporter of the current Chairman of the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha who along with several other PS members took a stand against alleged corruption and irregularities in the Kelaniya electorate.

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