Srilanka, Feb. 19 -- Police have revealed that two individuals, one dressed as a lawyer and the other disguised as a female lawyer, entered Court No. 5 at the Aluthkade Magistrate's Court this morning (19) with the intention of assassinating underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa.

Speaking at a special media briefing, Police Media Spokesperson SSP Buddhika Manatunga stated that the suspect dressed as a lawyer entered the courtroom empty-handed and later retrieved a concealed firearm from the individual disguised as a woman.

The assailant opened fire as Ganemulla Sanjeewa was stepping out of the holding cell. Amid the ensuing chaos, the shooter dropped the revolver and managed to escape through the main gate. Investigations are ongoing. ...