A twenty-four-year old youth was killed when he was shot in Vihara-Medawachchiya, Anuradhapura.

The victim was protecting a corn field in the Viharapalugama area in Viharamadawachchiya,Anuradhapura along with two others when the incident took place.

The  weapon of an individual accidentally misfired, shooting the deceased. Police noted that the weapon misfired due to the negligence of the youth.

The deceased was twenty-four-year-old individual who  was married. Two persons have been taken into custody over the incident.

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