An unsuccessful shooting attempt by two individuals who had arrived on a motorcycle has been reported at a nightclub in the Colpetty area on Saturday night (19).

According to reports, the intended target was Dematagoda Ruwan, the brother of Dematagoda Chaminda, who is currently sentenced to death for the assassination of former MP Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra. 

Ruwan, who is said to be involved in multiple criminal activities and frequently visits the nightclub, is reported to have arrived later than usual that evening.

The gunman, who had arrived earlier, had attempted to enter the nightclub to confirm whether Ruwan had arrived, leading to a verbal confrontation with the security guard at the entrance.

During the incident, the gunman had abandoned the firearm at the scene and fled with his accomplice, leaving behind the motorcycle as well.

The T-56 assault rifle and the motorcycle were later taken into police custody. 

Investigations are being carried out by the Western Province North Crimes Division into the incident. (Newswire)

The post Failed shooting attempt reported at Colpetty nightclub appeared first on Newswire.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa has arrived at the Slave Island Police Station along with his wife, the Police said.

It is reported that Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his wife have arrived to record statements regarding a recent clash at a nightclub in Colombo.

Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his wife were part of a group that had clashed with security officials at the nightclub on Friday (21 Mar). (Newswire)

The post Nightclub brawl : Yoshitha & wife report to Slave Island Police appeared first on Newswire.

Sports Minister Harin Fernando has challenged those accusing the national men’s cricket team of having been at nightclubs during the recent T20 World Cup campaign, to prove those allegations. 

Minister Fernando said he would resign from his portfolio if anyone could prove that the cricketers had been at nightclubs as claimed by some persons. 

“Our former minister recently said that the team had been at nightclubs and had only turned up for practice at 09.00 am during the tournament. If anyone can prove that these cricketers had been at a nightclub or party, I am prepared to resign,” the minister said. 

The Sports Minister further revealed that after he assumed duties, the Sri Lankan team won 07 out of 12 matches and lost two matches at the T20 World Cup. 

Minister Fernando also criticised those using social media to slam the national cricket team, adding “As a country, we need to help the children.”(Newswire)

The post Sports Minister to resign if “Nightclub” allegations against Cricketers proven appeared first on Newswire.

Four individuals, including a woman, have been apprehended over the shooting reported at a nightclub in Kiribathgoda on Sunday morning (Dec 17).

The incident was reported around 02.00 am on Sunday, while the shooter and friends had fled the area in a car.

Reports state that an intoxicated individual had gotten into a brawl over a woman, and had fired four gunshots inside the nightclub and two gunshots outside.

No injuries or casualties or property damage were reported in the shooting.

The Ragama Police had arrested the group aged between 20 to 25 years, while they had also seized 5200 mg of heroin from their possession. 

The suspects who are residents of Ragama and Modera, have been detained for questioning after being produced before the Welisara Magistrate’s Court. (NewsWire)

The post Four arrested over Kiribathgoda nightclub shooting appeared first on Newswire.

A shooting incident was reported inside a nightclub in Kiribathgoda early this morning (Dec 18), the Police said.

According to the Police Media Unit, the shooting was reported at a nightclub located inside a hotel on Gala Junction in Kiribathgoda. 

The Police said unidentified persons who had arrived in a vehicle had fired shots inside and outside the nightclub.

No injuries or casualties have been reported in the shooting carried out at around 02.00 am.

The Police added that the shooting had been carried out over a private dispute. (NewsWire)

The post Police give details on Nightclub shooting appeared first on Newswire.