A close relative of underworld figure Kanjipani Imran has been fatally shot in the Maligawatte area of Colombo. Police are investigating the incident as two suspects fled on a motorcycle.

A relative of underworld figure Kanjipani Imran was shot and killed in Maligawatte, Colombo, according to police reports. The incident occurred on Sangharaja Mawatha, where two individuals on a motorcycle allegedly discharged firearms at the victim.

The victim sustained injuries from the shooting and was initially treated as a wounded casualty. However, the victim subsequently died from the injuries sustained in the attack. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear at this stage.

Police have initiated an investigation into the incident with the stated objective of identifying and apprehending the suspects responsible for the fatal shooting. Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the motive behind the attack or the identity of the deceased.