36-year-old gunned down in Padaviya

36-year-old gunned down in Padaviya

May 16, 2023   10:42 pm

A 36-year-old person has reportedly been shot and killed in the Padaviya area in Anuradhapura a short while ago (16 May). 

The incident was reported along the Padaviya – Pulmude road, however the motjive behind the shooting is yet to be determined, Police said. 

Accordingly, further investigations into shooting are being conducted by the Padaviya Police. 

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