Man shot in Pothuhera
Pothuhera Police has commenced investigations into an incident, in which, an individual has been shot in Thalawaththe Gedara area last night, Police Media Unit told Ceylon Today Online.
The victim has been shot near his house, whilst on his way back in his trishaw. His wife, who found him sprawled on roadside, has rushed him to Kurunegala hospital. He was pronounced dead upon admission to the hospital.
The deceased was a 40-year-old resident of Pothuhera.
The remains are kept at the morgue of Kurunegala hospital. The post mortem examination will be held today (27).
No suspects have been arrested yet. Pothuhera Police is conducting further investigations into the incident.