PHI Officer shot dead in Elpitiya

February 26, 2024 at 10:07 AM

A 51-year-old Public Health Inspector (PHI) is reported dead after being shot dead at his residence at Pathiraja Mawatha in Elpitiya.

According to the Police, two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle carried out the shooting around 07.00 am today and have fled the area.

The deceased has been identified as a PHI officer in charge of the Karandeniya area. (NewsWire)