Youth shot dead inside mobile shop in Malimbada

A 24-year-old youth was killed in a shooting at Malimbada in Thelijjawela, Matara tonight, police said.

 

They said that two men arrived on a motorcycle at a mobile shop had opened fire on the victim with a pistol.

 

The Malimbada Police are investigating to arrest the shooters and determine the motive behind the shooting.

 

The victim was identified as a resident of Welipitiya.