Srilanka, Feb. 22 -- The two individuals arrested in connection with the Kotahena shooting incident last night (21) have died in a police shootout.

The incident occurred when an attempt was made to snatch a firearm from the police and shoot at them was thwarted while investigations were underway, and a police officer was also injured in the incident.

Explaining the facts regarding the incident, the Police Media Spokesperson said,

"A 38-year-old man named Shashi Kumar was shot at inside a mobile phone shop on Kotahena Street at around 9 pm yesterday (21)."

"Two individuals who had come on a motorcycle had carried out the shooting."

"The person who was shot died after being admitted to the hospital."

"The two criminals involved in th...