January 11, Colombo (LNW): In a tragic incident, a 34-year-old man lost his life after being shot in the head by two unidentified individuals who impersonated Police Special Task Force (STF) officers.
The assailants arrived on a motorcycle at the victim’s residence in the Korathota area, Nawagamuwa, last night (January 10), Police said.
These assailants falsely identified themselves as STF officers.
After claiming to be law enforcement officials, the suspects left the house with the victim on the motorcycle. The victim was later found critically injured in the head near the Mahawela Canal in the area.
Family members, suspecting foul play, chased the motorcyclist and discovered the victim seriously injured by the side of the road.
Despite being rushed to Athurugiriya Hospital and subsequently transferred to Colombo National Hospital, the victim succumbed to injuries.
Initial police investigations indicate that the victim died from a gunshot, but the motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
The Nawagamuwa Police are actively conducting inquiries into this disturbing incident.
