Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
Two injured in shooting at Kegalle hotel following party dispute
A shooting incident at a hotel in Kegalle has left two people wounded. The incident occurred late on Thursday following a dispute among party attendees, police said.
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Two people sustained injuries in a shooting at the Kurulu Kele Inn hotel on Albert Seneviratne Mawatha in Kegalle on Thursday night. Both victims were admitted to Kegalle Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
According to police, the shooting erupted during an altercation between members of a group attending a party at the hotel. The exact circumstances leading to the gunfire remain under investigation.
Authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident. Police did not immediately provide details regarding the identities of those involved or the specific nature of the dispute that preceded the shooting.
The incident marks another instance of gun violence in the Central Province. Investigations are continuing as authorities work to establish a complete account of the events.