December 15, Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism has assured that no Sri Lankan citizens were affected in the shooting incident that took place during a Hanukkah celebration near Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Sunday.
The Ministry stated that it is actively monitoring the situation and maintaining close contact with Australian authorities to obtain the latest updates on the unfolding investigation.
According to Australian police, at least 16 people lost their lives and over 40 others were injured when two armed individuals opened fire at a festival attended by around 1,000 participants. Among those wounded were two police officers.
Authorities confirmed that one suspect was killed at the scene, while the second, reportedly a relative of the first, remains in critical condition in hospital. The Sri Lankan government emphasised that it continues to coordinate with Australian officials as inquiries progress.
