Suspected involvement of Kosgoda Sujee’s gang in attack

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Initial investigations into the killing of Lalith Wasantha Mendis, a 61-year-old entrepreneur and the father-in-law of State Minister D.V. Chanaka, who owned a textile business in Galle, suspected that a dispute between two underworld gangs may have been the motive behind the fatal shooting.

Mendis was killed by unidentified gunmen while travelling in a car along Dickson Road in Galle on Saturday.

It is suspected that the notorious underworld criminal Kosgoda Sujee's gang may be responsible for the attack.

The incident occurred on Saturday night when unidentified gunmen ambushed the businessman while he was returning home.

Police said two assailants on a motorcycle followed the businessman's car, and a hail of bullets was unleashed upon him while he was driving the car. Mendis succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to Karapitiya Hospital.

Police recovered more than 20 empty shells from a T56 assault rifle, underscoring the severity of the attack.

Galle Police have initiated a thorough investigation into the shooting, with multiple police teams deployed to track down the suspects.

Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said that investigations are underway, suspecting the possibility that the shooting was a result of a rivalry between two underworld factions.

The ongoing power struggle between Kosgoda Sujee and Rathgama Vidura is believed to be at the root of these violent confrontations.

While suspicions point towards Kosgoda Sujee's gang's involvement in the shooting of the textile businessman, Police are continuing investigations to ascertain the motives and apprehend the suspects involved in the shooting.(Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

Comments - 9

Dinesh Monday, 25 September 2023 10:30 AM

So, Lalith Wasantha Mendis, a 61-year-old entrepreneur and the father-in-law of State Minister D.V. Chanaka, are all part of a underworld gang? Is this is what the police is suspecting?

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ravin Monday, 25 September 2023 10:37 AM

It was reported in national print media the same victim was question by police sometime ago related to narcotic issues. .... ?

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Sandy Monday, 25 September 2023 10:43 AM

Is there any human rights organisations talking about the victims rights.

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Reason Monday, 25 September 2023 10:54 AM

Was the businessman had any connection with one of the underworld factions?

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Knowing know Monday, 25 September 2023 11:42 AM

Any surprise underworld and politicos go hand in hand. Father in law of great son in law.

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Sivalingam Monday, 25 September 2023 01:33 PM

Son in law may have wanted his money.

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ERAN Wicks Monday, 25 September 2023 01:35 PM

Most textile businesses are fronts for narcotics business. Pettah is the wholesale network for smugglers.

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Cherath Monday, 25 September 2023 04:24 PM

The Mexican and South American gangster politics has well and truly landed here. Come the next set of Elections due next year, voter intimidation will be declared.......Ok! Where can Sri Lanka fall further?

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Moh Sleiman Tuesday, 26 September 2023 04:40 AM

No smoke without fire,Not surprising the connection between the gangs and the bussinessman and not forgetting the son in law.Sri Lanka is worse than MEXICO.

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