The younger brother of alleged organised crime figure “Loku Patty” has died after being shot in the Welikanda area of Ahungalla, Police said.
The shooting occurred at around 8.10 p.m. on October 1, when an unidentified gunman opened fire using a 9mm pistol.
The victim has been identified as Lanthuwahandi Sugath Nuwan Kumara de Silva.
Police said the victim was the brother of “Loku Patty,” who is described by authorities as an alleged organised crime figure.
Ahungalla Police are conducting further investigations into the shooting. (Newswire)