By Newswire Editorial
Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to locate and arrest two suspects wanted in connection with the shooting death of three individuals in Baddegama in September.
According to Police, the shooting occurred on September 27, 2026, when two individuals who arrived in a car opened fire with a T-56 assault rifle at a man and two women travelling in a three-wheeler.
Investigations conducted by the Baddegama Police and the Elpitiya Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau have identified two suspects wanted in connection with the shooting and for allegedly aiding and abetting the crime.
Police said the suspects have fled the area and remain at large.
The wanted suspects have been identified as:
- Laddhu Kolitha Yasarathna de Soysa (50) – A resident of Kekilla Mandiya, Boossa.
- Wathudura Buddhi Madusanka Gunasiri (35) – A resident of Rajahenawatta, Sudumetiya, Dodanduwa.
Police have requested anyone with information regarding their whereabouts to contact the following numbers:
- OIC, Baddegama Police: 071-8591480
- Baddegama Police Station: 091-2292222
Further investigations are underway. (Newswire)