It is reported that a person has been injured when two unidentified persons arrived on a motorcycle and shot with a T-56 type firearm at the Dikwella-Walasgala Dematapitiya intersection.
A 47-year-old resident of Dematapitiya area, he was running a betel nut shop and the attack took place when he was going home after closing the shop last night (27).
After being admitted to Dickwella Hospital, he was transferred to Matara General Hospital and it is said that the reason for the shooting has not yet been revealed.