Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Five People Shot Dead In Beliatta


(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) Five people who were travelling in a jeep were shot dead in Beliatta, in southern Sri Lanka, today, (Monday) Police said.

According to reports, four people died at the scene of the crime and another person died on admission to hospital.

The assailants had reportedly arrived in a vehicle and opened fire targeting the Defender jeep in which the victims were traveling.

The shooting took place near the Southern Expressway.

The Police suspect the shooting to be linked to underworld activity. (Colombo Gazette)

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Colombo Gazette

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