Sri Lanka, July 12 -- Police have uncovered significant information regarding the shooting incident that occurred earlier yesterday (11), in Malamulla, Panadura, where an individual was shot after a house window was broken.

Police suspect the shooting was orchestrated by a drug trafficker known as 'Nilanga', who is currently hiding abroad.

The injured man was previously remanded and later released on bail for aiding and abetting a murder by shooting.

He is also a former member of the Sri Lanka Army Rugby team who legitimately left army service.

His wife provided a statement to the police regarding the suspected individuals involved in the incident.

On April 29, a person was shot dead during a party at a relative's house belonging to ...