Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The last rites of Pasindu Tharuka, who was shot dead in front of the Devundara Sri Vishnu Temple, were performed today (30) at the Devinuwara General Cemetery amidst the grief of relatives and friends.

Pasindu Tharuka, 29, was killed on the night of March 21 when he and Yomesh Nadeeshan were shot while riding a motorcycle near the temple in Matara. Investigations revealed that the intended target was Yomesh Nadeeshan, who had an altercation with the brother of a fugitive criminal known as Dehi Bale Malli. Pasindu, who was riding as a pillion passenger, had no criminal charges against him.

His funeral was delayed as his father was away on a fishing trip and was held today following his return yesterday morning.

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