Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- A shooting in the Grandpass area near the Mahawatta clock tower late last night (5) has left one person dead.

Police said two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle carried out the shooting and fled the scene. The victim, a 26-year-old resident of the Kalaniya area, was admitted to the National Hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

The motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Authorities suspect that a revolver was used in the attack.

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