Srilanka, March 6 -- A suspect has been arrested for the shooting of a father, son and daughter of the same family on February 18 near the Kadewatta junction in the Middeniya police division.

The shooting took place while they were riding a motorcycle.

The 39-year-old Aruna Vidanagamage, alias "Kajja", who was riding the motorcycle, died on the spot.

The 6-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son were also seriously injured in the shooting and died after being admitted to the Tangalle Base Hospital.

The police said that the shooting was carried out using a T56 firearm.

Along with the suspect arrested today, 8 suspects have been arrested so far in connection with this crime and further investigations are being conducted by the Middeniya ...