Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Police shot at the wheels of a stolen lorry near the Kaduwela courthouse after the vehicle was driven ignoring police orders to stop. The lorry, which had been transporting vegetables from Norachcholai, was reported stolen in the Wattala area.

Following a complaint by the owners, police tracked the lorry moving through Wellampitiya and Kaduwela. As the vehicle headed toward Koswatta, police rapid deployment motorcycle teams pursued it.

Near the courthouse, officers opened fire on the lorry's wheels, bringing it to a halt. Upon arresting the 25-year-old suspect, police discovered a hand grenade in his possession.

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