One injured in Padaviya shooting, suspect arrested

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Colombo, May 21 (Daily Mirror)- A 41-year-old resident of Omarakada, Padaviya, was hospitalized after sustaining serious leg injuries in a shooting incident.

The incident occurred in the Omarakada area in Padaviya, as confirmed by Padaviya police.

According to hospital sources, the victim's left leg had suffered severe injuries, necessitating surgical intervention. The injured individual is reported to be in stable condition despite the gravity of the injury.

Meanwhile, Police have identified the suspect as a 19-year-old fisherman residing near the victim's residence.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute between the victim and the suspect.

Following the incident, police swiftly apprehended the suspect and recovered the firearm believed to have been used in the shooting. The weapon, described as a flint-type firearm, was found in the possession of the arrested individual.

Further investigations are underway.

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Spartacus Tuesday, 21 May 2024 08:29 PM

So how come the Minister who hit the porter in Katunayake Airport is still free with full impunity for his criminal act right under CCTV coverage? Country of ponnayas?

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Death Penalties Must Be Imposed for Firing Weapons Wednesday, 22 May 2024 03:45 AM

Impose Death Penalty for those firing weapons (even if victims are not killed) and those individuals planning the killing. If anyone processes an illegal firearm, they should be sentenced to life imprisonment. Need to send harsh punishments if not more will succumb to these criminals. Don’t only react when a love one of yours fall victim to such heinous crimes.

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