A Person Was Killed Due To A Gun Shooting

A 33 year old person was killed when police officers fired a group of persons who attempted to attack Police officers with swords at Mallakam Junction in Thelippelai ,Jaffna this evening(17)it has been reported.

The incident occurred when Police officers went to disperse a group involved in a brawl at a mosque in the area.As a person attempted to attack the Police officers ,They had shot him according to reports.

Police officers have been deployed in the area after the incident to calm the situation.

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Another Two Suspects Were Arrested Over The Gun Shooting Incident In Kataragama

Police have arrested another two persons regarding the gun shooting against Chief Incumbent of Kataragama Kirivehera temple ,today(17) in Kataragama according to the Police Media Spokesman's office.

The two suspects had been identified as shot and injured the Chief Incummbent thero and another monk on a Rs.3 million contract the Office had stated.

Two Were Killed Due To Motorcycle -Train Collision

A Motorcyclist and a Pillion rider were

killed on the spot after the Motorcycle they were riding in colliding with a Train travelling from Chilaw to Colombo at a Railway crossing in Peralanda ,Ragama this evening(17).

The accident occurred when the Motorcyclist attempted to cross the railway crossing while the gate was closed it has been revealed.The identity of the deceased not yet been revealed.

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Fifteen Persons Of A Same Family Were Injured Due To A Road Accident

Fifteen persons of a same family were critically injured and hospitalized this morning(15) after the high speed Van they were travelling veering off the road and toppled over 40 meter distance after colliding with a transformer at Bulagala area in Dambulla-Anuradhapura main road.

The injured including eight females ,two children and five males have been admitted to the Dambulla Base Hospital by the residents of the area.

The Van travelling from Welimada to Vavuniya for a family matter had veered off the road due to high speed and toppled over 40 meters away before falling to a paddy field it has been reported.

The injured are residents of Boralanda area in Welimada ot has been revealed.

Three Suspects Arrested Over The Gun Shooting Incident Against Chief Incumbent Of Kirivehera Temple Taken Back To Tangalle

Police Officers attached to the Tangalle Divisional Crimes Investigations Unit have taken back the three suspects arrested in Papiliyana area yesterday(16) over shot and injuring the Chief Incumbent of Kataragama Kirivehera Temple Ven.Kobawaka Dhamminna thero and another Buddhist monk , to Tangalle today (17) .

The three suspects including the former head of Mahasen Devalaya in Kirivehera Asela Bandara are due to be produced before the Tissamaharamaya Magistrate Court .

Police are questioning the suspects over the incident.