Man shot and stabbed in Ratnapura
August 3, 2013 03:18 pm
A businessman has been shot and killed near a furniture store in New Town, Ratnapura last night.
Police said the suspect had used a locally manufactured ‘Gal Katas’ firearm to carry out the shooting which took place at around 10pm yesterday.
The victim, Chandana Pushpakumara, 45-year-old father of two, is said to be the manager of the furniture showroom and is a resident of Eth Oya in Ratnapura.
The assailant had followed the store manager’s vehicle in a motorcycle to carry out the shooting and had also stabbed the victim using a sharp object.
Police said the suspect had used a locally manufactured ‘Gal Katas’ firearm to carry out the shooting which took place at around 10pm yesterday.
The victim, Chandana Pushpakumara, 45-year-old father of two, is said to be the manager of the furniture showroom and is a resident of Eth Oya in Ratnapura.
The assailant had followed the store manager’s vehicle in a motorcycle to carry out the shooting and had also stabbed the victim using a sharp object.
