Six year old girl shot dead

A six year old girl died while her father was critically injured in a shooting which occurred at Maligakanda last evening.   

It was reported that the girl and her father who were travelling in a three wheeler were fired upon by two persons who had come in a motor bike.
The girl succumbed to her injuries after being admitted to hospital while her father was said to be in a critical condition.   
Police are conducting further investigations to determine the motive behind the shooting.