Two individuals died in a shooting that took place on the Pinwatte – Pathana road in Hikkaduwa on Tuesday.

The Police Media Unit said the shooting took place at around 3:40 p.m. The bodies of the two victims are currently lying at the Arachchikanda hospital. The deceased victims are 28 years of age and are residents of the Pathana area.

The Hikkaduwa Police is conducting investigations into the shooting.

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