Law enforcement has launched a dual investigation into the death of a man shot in the Kandawala area of Ratmalana, with authorities suggesting the victim may have been involved in drug trafficking.
Police have initiated separate investigative teams to examine the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting in the Kandawala area of Ratmalana. According to Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler, the victim was a 58-year-old three-wheeler driver who was shot in the incident.
The man was transported to Kalubowila Teaching Hospital following the shooting, where he was later pronounced dead from his injuries. Police authorities have indicated that the deceased was allegedly involved in drug trafficking, though further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation.
The decision to deploy two separate investigative teams suggests the complexity of the case or the involvement of multiple jurisdictions in the inquiry. As investigations continue, additional information about the incident is expected to emerge.
