Three police teams have been deployed to track suspects involved in a shooting incident in Athurugiriya that left a hotel employee injured.
Investigations into a shooting incident in the Habarakada area of Athurugiriya are underway, with police establishing three separate investigative teams to locate those responsible. The incident occurred around 10:00 PM on Seelalankara Mawatha, where two individuals on a motorcycle opened fire before leaving the scene.
A 29-year-old hotel employee sustained injuries during the shooting. According to police, the injured individual is the brother-in-law of Kasun Lakshitha, a person identified as a drug trafficker. This potential connection has prompted authorities to pursue multiple investigative angles.
Police have stated that efforts to identify and apprehend the suspects are continuing. The deployment of three dedicated teams underscores the priority being given to resolving the case. Authorities have not yet disclosed additional details regarding the motive behind the shooting or the current status of their search for the two suspects.
