Student shot dead by robber gang

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A 19-year-old student Nipun Anuranga was shot dead by an unidentified group in the Udugampola area in Walpola, Gampaha last night, Police said.

They said the gang had arrived in a car and the police suspect the incident had occurred while the gang attempted to rob a shop belonging to the victim’s mother.

Police Spoksman SSP Ajith Rohana said the victim’s mother was also admitted to the Gampaha Hospital with injuries.(DS)

Pix by Tony Karunanayeka

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Fuzzy Sunday, 09 March 2014 09:41 AM

During the war were able to predict certain places as high risk areas. However, now our own homes are not safe to live. via DM Android App

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xlntgson Sunday, 09 March 2014 06:38 AM

Precious lives in dangers, robbers burglars at large!

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ANTON Sunday, 09 March 2014 06:44 AM

DEFINITELY A BYPRODUCT OF ELECTIONS.

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naacicoora Sunday, 09 March 2014 01:09 PM

Theft &robbery increase with economic hardships. Govt should address the prices of essential goods immediately. otherwise we will be an African country in Asia. via DM Android App

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M.Muttha Sunday, 09 March 2014 01:11 PM

Very, very sad. We have still not got over the law and order situation. via DM iPad app

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Azee Sunday, 09 March 2014 01:41 PM

These are the achievements of the miracle of Asia. via DM Android App

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Marayaka Sunday, 09 March 2014 10:24 AM

Many Law's but no Order!!! Sad....

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Mohan Sunday, 09 March 2014 03:34 PM

Must have escaped through the newly opened outer circular highway

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Waco Monday, 10 March 2014 03:45 AM

Government must confiscate all fire-arms that people possess.
This was done in the past.

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azath Monday, 10 March 2014 04:07 AM

Behead the robbers in public for robbery, murder and causing injury to another.

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nimal lansa Monday, 10 March 2014 06:14 AM

nice handsome looking boy...at the gate of manhood...with lots of dreams and plans for the future...felt really bad this morning...may you attain nibbana my dear son...

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dr ceylon Monday, 10 March 2014 12:47 PM

government is behind these crimes,because government do not punish criminals in sri lanka.

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