Colombo (News 1st): Sri Lanka Navy opened fire at two vehicles which fled despite orders to stop at a security checkpoint in Hunupitiya, Wattala.

Navy media spokesperson Lieutenant Commander Isuru Sooriyabandara said one died and another was injured during the shooting that took place at around 12 midnight yesterday (May 10).

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