A hotel owner has been hospitalised following a shooting incident in Athurugiriya, with two gunmen on a motorcycle fleeing the scene. Police have begun investigations to identify the assailants.

A hotel owner was shot and hospitalised following an attack in the Habarakada area of Athurugiriya, according to police reports. The shooting occurred along Srilalankara Mawatha when two assailants arrived at the scene by motorcycle and opened fire on the victim.

Following the incident, the gunmen fled the area. Police have not yet released details regarding the current condition of the injured hotel owner or any potential motive behind the attack.

Authorities have initiated an investigation to identify and apprehend the suspects responsible for the shooting. Additional information about the circumstances surrounding the incident is expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.