Categories: Headlines

One injured in shooting at Cotta Road

One person has been injured and hospitalised following a shooting incident near the railway crossing on Cotta Road in Borella, the Police Spokesman said.

He said that two unidentified individuals who arrived on a motorcycle had opened fire at a car near the railway crossing on Cotta Road at around 6.35pm today (20) and then fled the scene.

The driver of the car, a 32-year-old man from Kotahena, had sustained injuries in the shooting and has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital for treatment.

The reason for the shooting has not been uncovered yet while Borella Police is conducting investigations to apprehend the suspects responsible for the shooting.

Lankanewspapers

Recent Posts

LNP – Catholic Church denounce insult on cross by students of Royal College

The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka today expressed their displeasure regarding the actions of students…

15 hours ago

LNP – ‘I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job in Gaza’, Trump warns Hamas

President Donald Trump has put out another dire threat to Hamas, after the White House…

15 hours ago

LNP – Two cars with identical registration numbers seized in Wennapuwa

Two cars with identical registration numbers have been taken into police custody, the Police Media…

16 hours ago

LNP – Sri Lanka Police seize 13 firearms linked to recent crimes, 68 arrested

Sri Lanka Police have apprehended thirteen T-56 rifles and pistols used in recent criminal activities…

16 hours ago

LNP – Sri Lanka climbs 5 spots in global passport rankings

Sri Lanka has been ranked 91st in the latest Henley Passport Index, which assesses global…

16 hours ago

LNP – Vehicles imported into Sri Lanka must be registered within 90 days – Ministry of Finance

Officials representing the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development stated that vehicle imports have…

16 hours ago