Srilanka, April 23 -- The Wellampitiya Police have arrested three individuals for questioning in connection with the murder of social activist and Kolonnawa Municipal Council candidate, Dan Priyasad, a senior police officer confirmed.

The suspects were taken into custody on suspicion of having provided information to the gunmen involved in the attack.

According to police, the shooting occurred while Priyasad was attending a gathering with four others at a relative's house. The suspects were in a corridor when armed assailants stormed the premises, opened fire with a pistol, and fled the scene.

Investigations are ongoing to identify the attackers and determine the motive behind the killing.

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