Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Police reports indicate that Kosala was sitting at his showroom when two unidentified individuals opened fire on him. Early investigations suggest he maintained ties with several rival gang leaders, including prison gang leader Loku Patty, Karandeniye Sudda, Kosgoda Sujee, and Uragaha Indika. He was also linked to Birantha Warusavithana, the brother-in-law of Karandeniye Sudda, and STF officer Raju, both of whom were murdered in November 2025.

Authorities suspect the killing may be part of ongoing revenge-related clashes between rival gangs, including recent attacks on relatives of Uragaha Shantha and shootings in Trincomalee. However, Kosala's connections to multiple factions make it difficult for investigators to ...