Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Police suspect that the shooting in the Benedict Mawatha area in Kotahena yesterday (10) afternoon was the result of a long-standing dispute between two criminal gangs.

Two individuals on a motorcycle opened fire using a T-56 firearm before fleeing the scene. The shooting occurred as the victim exited a shop on Benedict Mawatha.

A 43-year-old man, identified as Caniston Nato from Jampettah Street, Colombo 13, succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the Colombo National Hospital.

CCTV footage captured the shooters fleeing after the attack. Police revealed that the shooting was carried out by a group led by organized criminal Palani Shiran Chlorian. The victim was reportedly a close associate of alleged dr...