Two suspects, including the gunman, in the shooting incident reported in Nedimala, Dehiwala on 19 May, have been arrested by the Western Province South Crimes Division. 

According to the Police, the suspects were wanted for having attempted to shoot and murder an individual at a store in Nedimala.

The Police said an individual suspected of being the gunman in the shooting was arrested with 10.16 grams of ICE today.

Another individual, suspected of aiding the shooting, was also arrested along with 10.35 grams of ICE.

The suspects, aged 38 and 43, are residents of Dehiwala and Mihintale. The Western Province South Crimes Division is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Army stated that Major (Dr.) P.J. Ramukkana, an Army Medical Officer, provided emergency medical assistance to an elderly man and his daughter following a fire incident in Nedimala, Dehiwala.

According to the Army, the elderly man suffered a cardiac arrest due to smoke inhalation, while his daughter sustained burn injuries.

Major (Dr.) Ramukkana, who was nearby, performed immediate life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, stabilizing both victims.

The victims were later transferred to a hospital for further treatment. (Newswire)

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