Four injured in shooting in front of Gampaha Court

July 27, 2022 at 2:05 PM

Four people have been injured following a shooting reported in front of the Gampaha Magistrate’s court today. 

The injured persons have been admitted to the Gampaha District Hospital and are receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

The group, including underworld gangster Saman Rohitha alias ‘Pas Podda’ who had appeared before the court over a case, had been shot at by unidentified persons. 

Unidentified gunmen who had arrived in a vehicle had reportedly opened fire at the four individuals. (NewsWire)