Shots fired at 2018 murder suspect in Gampaha

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A 41-year-old man was injured in a drive-by shooting in Siyambalapitiya, Gampaha on Tuesday (15) afternoon.

Police Spokesperson & Attorney SSP Nihal Thalduwa told News 1st that two men on a motorcycle opened fire at the man, who was reportedly close to a school in the area to pick up his child.

He said the injured man is a suspect who was remanded on the charges of spying in the murder of 'Paspodda' in 2018 and is currently out on bail.