The shooting targeting a 26-year-old man in Weliweriya last night is suspected to be retaliation over a dispute between underworld gangs, the Police said.
According to the Police, the injured youth has no criminal records, but is identified as a close associate of the notorious underworld figure, “Kehelbaddara Padme”.
The Police suspect the shooting may have taken place as a revenge attack over the recent murder of underworld kingpin ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’.
Preliminary investigations reveal the victim works as a driver for a rented vehicle, offering transportation for foreign tourists.
The victim had been informed by the vehicle owner to travel to Weliweriya to pick up a foreign tourist to be dropped off in Galle.
The Police said the youth had been shot at by two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle, while he was en route to the location.
The victim, who had sustained injuries to his hand, had driven himself to the Gampaha Hospital, following the shooting.
The Police are conducting further investigations into the incident. (Islandnews)
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