Sri Lanka, April 23 -- A former Pradeshiya Sabha member receiving treatment in hospital has been arrested in connection with a clash that occurred in the Katana area last night.

Police report that during the confrontation between two groups, the former Pradeshiya Sabha member allegedly shot and killed a man with his licensed firearm.

It is reported that the deceased individual had attacked the former Pradeshiya Sabha member with a knife, at which point the firearm was discharged.

The former Pradeshiya Sabha member also sustained injuries during the incident and was hospitalised.

He was taken into custody a short while ago while still receiving medical treatment.

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