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Two injured in drive-by shooting at Baddegama residence
Two people sustained serious injuries when armed assailants fired shots at a private residence in the Halpatota area of Baddegama. Police are investigating the incident.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
An armed attack on a residential property in Baddegama's Halpatota area has left two people seriously injured. Gunmen travelling in a vehicle opened fire on the house, causing alarm in the locality.
The shooting occurred at the private residence, with the assailants making their escape by vehicle immediately after the attack. Emergency services attended the scene and the injured were provided medical treatment for serious wounds sustained in the gunfire.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, working to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible. Authorities are appealing for information from residents who may have witnessed the attack or have knowledge of the assailants' identities and whereabouts.
The shooting adds to concerns over armed violence in the region. Investigations are ongoing as law enforcement seeks to determine the motive behind the attack and apprehend those involved.