36-year-old injured in shooting at Balapitiya

36-year-old injured in shooting at Balapitiya

February 17, 2020   09:20 am

A person has been hospitalized following a shooting incident in the Weliwathugoda area in Balapitiya this morning (17).

Two unidentified gunmen who had arrived on a motorcycle had opened fire on a 36-year-old father of one who was at his residence at around 7.00 a.m. today.

The victim has been admitted to the Balapitiya Hospital and is reportedly in critical condition. 

Sunil Kumara, the 36-year-old man injured in the shooting, is employed as a driver in Qatar and had only returned to Sri Lanka on January 18, according to his relatives. 

Ahungalla Police is conducting further investigations into the shooting. 

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Discussions held to strengthen Sri Lanka-EU ties during Deputy FM's visit to Belgium (English)

Discussions held to strengthen Sri Lanka-EU ties during Deputy FM's visit to Belgium (English)

Govt. disputes opposition's claim that Nugegoda rally was a success (English)

Sri Lankan Rupee depreciating at a faster rate than any other currency – Wimal (English)

Concerns raised over medicine shortage and doctors' demands during Budget debate in Parliament (English)

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana 12.00 Midday News Bulletin

SJB suspends membership of ex-Pannala PS member arrested over narcotics seizure (English)

“Maha Jana Handa” joint opposition rally begins in Nugegoda (English)

Early childhood education policy framework launched – PM says reforms should benefit every child (English)