Sri Lanka, May 6 -- Police in Katunayake have shot a man who was reportedly behaving disruptively in the 18th mile post area.

Police said that the individual attempted to stab a police officer, leading to the officer shooting him below the knee.

The injured man is currently receiving treatment at the Wijaya Kumaratunga Hospital in Seeduwa.

Katunayake Police are continuing their investigations into the incident.

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