Shooting incident reported in Katunayake

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Police report that the individual injured in a shooting incident in the Heenatiyana area of Katunayake on Apr 26 has been identified as 29-year-old Udara Chathuranga, a resident of the same area.

The incident occurred at around 5:35 a.m. while the victim was sleeping in a room in his house alongside his father. 

According to initial investigations, two unidentified assailants arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire inside the residence and fled the area.It has been revealed that the victim was engaged in several business ventures, including money lending operations.

Further investigations are underway to identify the suspects and determine the motive behind the shooting.