‘Kalu Chootiya’ shot dead during escape attempt
September 28, 2014 04:18 pm
A suspect involved in several major crimes including murders has been shot and killed by police this morning.
Police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said that police officers opened fire at Hiran Dharshana, also known as “Kalu Chootiya,” when he had attempted to flee from custody.
The suspect was reportedly arrested by the Mirihana Police special crimes unit and being escorted when he had attempted to escape, prompting police to open fire. He was killed on the spot.
Police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said that police officers opened fire at Hiran Dharshana, also known as “Kalu Chootiya,” when he had attempted to flee from custody.
The suspect was reportedly arrested by the Mirihana Police special crimes unit and being escorted when he had attempted to escape, prompting police to open fire. He was killed on the spot.
