Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Police investigations have revealed that the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man in the Tsunamiwatta area of Ambalangoda yesterday (27) was allegedly carried out over an 'extramarital relationship'.

The incident occurred last evening, when the victim was shot by two individuals during a party held at a private residence. He sustained critical injuries and was admitted to the Balapitiya Base Hospital, where he later succumbed to his wounds.

Police said the suspects used a 9mm firearm in the shooting.

The deceased is reported to have been an associate of an underworld gang member known as "Saman Kolla". However, preliminary investigations indicate that the motive for the killing was personal rather than gang-related...