A Suspect Had Thrown A Hand Grenade At Athurugiriya Police Officers During A Raid

A suspect had thrown a hand grenade at Athurugiriya Police officers when the officers went to arrest him over a case to his residence in Athurugiriya Area this morning.

As a result of the grenade attack Police Officers had shot the suspect , but he escaped and fled away from the scene according to the police.

No one was injured due to the grenade attack ,however Police believed the suspect may have been injured due to the gun shooting.

Athurugiriya Police have launched a search operation to arrest the suspect.

Two Were Killed And One Injured Due To A Motor Bicycle-Jeep Collision At Bingiriya

Two persons were killed and one got  injured and hospitalized following the two motor bicycles they were riding head on collision with a Jeep on Bingiriya-Thimbiriwewa Road (North Western Province)today(02).

The injured was admitted to the Bingiriya Base Hospital for treatment.

Police have arrested the driver of the Jeep regarding the accident and he is  due to be produced before the court.

The bodies of the deceased  persons who are 54 and  39 year old had been sent to Bingiriya Hospital for post mortem.

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An Individual Was Killed Due To A Wild Elephant Attack In Kadiyanaru Area

An individual was killed due to an attack by a wild elephant at Roogama in Kadiyanaru Area (Eastern Province) it has been reported.

The deceased has been identified as a resident in Eravur .His body had been sent to Chenkaladi Hospital and Kadiyanaru Police are investigating on the incident.