Underworld gang member gunned down in Hikkaduwa

COLOMBO (News 1st) - One person was killed in a shooting which took place this morning (June 22) in Wewala, Hikkaduwa. Police said that two men on a motorbike had openly fired at the victim who was riding a bicycle and thereafter fled the area. The victim has been identified as Inasi Chaminda a 30-year-old underworld gang member. Police said he was on bail with regard to 05 counts of murder in Meetiyagoda. The cause for the shooting is yet to be determined and the Hikkaduwa Police is conducting further investigations.