Funeral of fisherman killed in shooting on Feb. 18
(Srilankamirror) - The funeral of the fisherman, who died in a shooting on a group of protestors in Chilaw, will take place on February 18.
The interment of 32-year-old Warnakulasuriya Anthony Fernando has been delayed until the return of his wife from the Middle East, where she works as a housemaid.
JMO of Chilaw Hospital Dr. D.K. Wijewardena returned a verdict of death due to the entry of a bullet into his head.
Meanwhile, SSP of north western province Pujitha Jayasundara has handed over a cheque for Rs. 500,000, from the police welfare fund, to the bereaving family as the funeral expenses.