Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Police suspect that the shooting incident that took place in Kotahena last night may be the result of a conflict between two underworld gangs.

Two individuals, a 42-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman, were hospitalised with gunshot wounds following the incident on Sumithrarama Mawatha in Kotahena, Colombo.

Police report that two unidentified individuals entered the residence where the victims were present and opened fire using a 9mm firearm before fleeing the scene.

The injured male victim is reportedly facing several lawsuits, leading police to suspect that the shooting may be the result of a conflict between two criminal gangs.

Initial investigations suggest that he was visiting his children at his mother's el...