A house in Borella came under attack with a grenade on Wednesday morning in what police believe is connected to disputes within organized crime networks. The device did not detonate, and authorities are investigating using CCTV evidence.
A residential property on Lesley Ranagala Mawatha in Borella was targeted in a grenade attack on Wednesday morning, police confirmed. The house is reportedly owned by someone associated with an organized crime gang member known as "Wanathe Chathu," who was recently arrested in Dubai. The thrown grenade failed to detonate, and no injuries were reported from the incident.
According to police, security camera footage from a nearby location captured a suspect arriving on a motorcycle and hurling the device at the residence. Investigators are currently analyzing the CCTV material alongside other evidence in an effort to identify those responsible. Enhanced security measures have been deployed in the surrounding area following the attack.
The incident represents part of a concerning pattern, according to security authorities. Police have noted an apparent increase in grenade attacks stemming from disputes among members of organized criminal groups operating in the country. A comparable attack was reported recently on Sri Gnanendra Mawatha in Ratmalana, where a house was targeted and at least one grenade detonated during that incident.
Police are working to determine the specific motive behind the Borella attack and establish whether it forms part of the broader conflict between criminal organizations. The investigation remains ongoing.
