Two individuals were shot yesterday morning by a group of individuals while they were staying in Ankumbura.
One individual succumbed to injuries upon admission to the Kandy General Hospital while the other is continuing to receive treatment in ICU .
Six police teams led by the Senior DIG of the Central Province have launched special investigations into the shooting. Followed by this, one suspect in possession with a T56 firearm was arrested yesterday. A 23 year old resident of Ranala, second suspect has also been arrested.
He will be produced before the Kandy Magistrate’s Court today.
The Police Headquarters said a vehicle in which the suspects travelled yesterday has been seized.