Three suspects were arrested in connection with homicide by shooting in Gandara, Hikkaduwa area

A woman and a man who stood close to a ready-made garment outlet in Kumarakanda, Hikkaduwa were shot by two unidentified persons on a motorcycle on the night of 03-04-2025. The man was dead and the woman was seriously injured.

One suspect who was said to have aided and abetted the crime was arrested by officers of Hikkaduwa Police Station on 07.04.2025 in Ginimellagaha area of the Hikkaduwa Police Area.

The suspect who is 23-year-old, is a resident of Gonapinuwala area.

Further investigation has been conducted by Hikkaduwa Police Station.

In addition to that, two suspects wanted in connection with the shooting two persons who were traveling on a motorcycle on 21-03-2025 in Sinhasana Road, Gandara area have surrendered to the Gandara Police Station on 07-04-2025 along with their lawyers.

These suspects, who are at the age of 26 and 35, are residents of Gandara and Devinuwara areas. 

Facts have been revealed that one of these two individuals is the shooter in this homicide incident. Further investigations are conducted in connection with these two suspects, who are currently in the custody of the Homicide and Organized Crime Investigation Division.