Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- A notorious drug trafficker and criminal gang leader Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias "Ganemulla Sanjeewa," was shot inside the Aluthkade Court premises this morning (19).

Investigations have revealed that the firearm used in the shooting, a revolver, was allegedly smuggled into the court premises by the suspect by concealing it inside a book, with pages cut out in the shape of the gun. Reports indicate that the suspect had used a copy of the Code of Criminal Procedure for this purpose.

The revolver used in the attack has been recovered inside the court complex.

CCTV footage has surfaced showing the gunman entering the court premises disguised as an attorney.

The suspect managed to flee the scene after the shoo...