Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- A man was killed in Thanamalwila town when gunmen opened fire yesterday afternoon.

The victim identified as Suduhakuruge Sumith (42) died and another person who received serious injuries was admitted to the Hambantota hospital.

Four unidentified gunmen had open fire at them in Thanamalwila town on yesterday afternoon.

The gunmen had arrived in two motorcycles and opened fire on the victims watched by many onlookers. The victim was the main suspect in a murder case that occurred four months back.

The victim Suduhakuruge Sumith alias Wasantha was a resident of Gaminipura, Thanamalwila. Police have launched a special operation to hunt for the four gunmen who fled the scene.

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