42-year-old shot dead over land dispute
November 7, 2023 08:32 am
Gunfire reported in the Mayadunna areas of Ampara has left one person dead, the police said.
Accordingly, a 42-year-old was killed in the shooting incident that took place last night (Nov. 06).
The victim had been bathing behind his house when he was gunned down by an assailant.
A dispute in respect of a paddy field is said to be the motive behind the shooting.
The post-mortem will be conducted following the magisterial inquest into the death.
The perpetrator has been identified and Bandaraduwa Police has initiated investigations to apprehend the suspect.
