Suspected shooter in Dan Priyasad murder arrested

05-May-2025

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The suspect believed to be the gunman involved in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad has been arrested in the Cinnamon Gardens area of Colombo, police said.

The convenor of the Nawa Sinhale National Movement and political activist, Dan Priyasad, was shot at the ‘Laksanda Sevana’ Housing Complex in Wellampitiya on Apr 22 evening. 

According to reports, he was initially admitted to the Colombo National Hospital with gunshot wounds, but passed away shortly after due to the severity of his injuries.