Srilanka, July 3 -- Police opened fire on a motorcycle that failed to comply with orders at a checkpoint in the Dungalpitiya area of Negombo this afternoon (3). According to police sources, the motorcycle had sped through the roadblock without stopping, prompting officers to discharge their weapons. One individual on the motorcycle sustained injuries and has been admitted to hospital.

In a separate incident earlier today, a shooting occurred in front of the Kandana Police Station. Two unidentified gunmen targeted a person traveling in a car, resulting in a fatality. Investigations into both incidents are currently underway.

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