Two dead, one injured in accidental trap gun discharge

September 24, 2021 10:24 am

Two individuals, aged 60 and 46 years, have died after a trap gun was accidentally triggered, says the police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa.

The incident took place in the area of Weepitiya in Tirappane last evening (Sep. 23).

According to reports, a third person, who was with the aforesaid two men, has been injured when another trap gun was discharged on his way back to the accident location after seeking help from the villagers.

He was hospitalized following the incident.

A suspect was arrested by Tirappane Police in connection with the trap-gun discharge. Several suspicious items have been found in his possession.

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