A criminal has been killed while being escorted by Police to recover hidden weapons in Kalutara, the Police claimed.
The Police said that Hewa Lunuwilage Lasantha alias ‘Tinker Lasantha’ was shot dead during a exchange of fire between the Police and the criminal.
Tinker Lasantha has been accused of being involved in multiple criminal activities including the murder of notorious criminal ‘Sunshine Sudda’ in Matara.
According to the Police, Tinker Lasantha was being escorted to recover hidden weapons when he opened fire on the Police.
The Police said that they had then returned fire killing the accused in the process.
Two policemen had sustained injuries in the incident. (Colombo Gazette)
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