Colombo (News1st) – Two individuals have been shot to death in Pahathgama, Hanwella.

Police stated that the shooting was carried out by two unidentified gunmen who had been wearing full-face helmets. The suspects who had arrived on a motorcycle had entered the house between 9.30 and 10.00 last night and shot the two residents to death (25 August).

The 43-year-old house owner and a 32-year-old victim passed away upon admission to Awissawella Hospital.

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