‘Thel Kumara’ gunned down in Trincomalee

May 11, 2018 08:34 am

Hendavitharanage Selin Kumara alias ‘Thel Kumara’ has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Trincomalee this morning (11), police said.

Two gunmen had arrived in a car and opened fire at an individual who was inside a small lorry parked on the roadside before fleeing the scene.

The victim had succumbed to injuries while being rushed to the Trincomalee Hospital in critical condition.

The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Hendavitharanage Selin Kumara alias ‘Thel Kumara’ from Sirimapura, who is suspected to be involved in various criminal activities. .

The motive for the murder has not been uncovered yet while Trincomalee Police is conducting further investigations.

The body has been placed at the Trincomalee Hospital.

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