Sri Lanka, June 2 -- An attempt by two individuals on a motorcycle to shoot another person in the Gemunu Mawatha area of Walana, Panadura, was thwarted when their pistol-type firearm failed to discharge.

The suspects subsequently fled the scene, according to police.

Initial investigations suggest that the suspects were attempting to target a drug trafficker known as 'Chathu', from the Kattassa area of Panadura.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....