Sri Lanka, March 20 -- The police stated that there is no clear evidence to ascertain if the Opposition Leader of the Beliaththa Pradheshiya Sabha, Kapila Priyadarshana was shot at, or if he shot himself.

The councillor who sustained injuries in the shooting is currently receiving treatment at the Karapitya hospital.

However, a statement regarding the incident cannot be obtained as he remains unconscious.

Priyadarshana was shot at, in Pallaththara area in Beliaththa, at around 7.30 am this morning.

During investigations, few rounds of bullets had been found under the mattress of the Councillor.

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