Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Police have revealed further details regarding the shooting incident near the Bolgoda Bridge in the Bandaragama Police Division last evening and the victim of the shooting.

The deceased has been identified as 57-year-old Lalith Kumara Kodagoda, a former prison officer and resident of Panadura.

According to police, the incident occurred last evening (21) while he was traveling in a car near the Bolgoda Bridge. Two unidentified assailants had arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at him, killing him on the spot.

Preliminary investigations suggest that a T-56 assault rifle may have been used to carry out the shooting.

Police also reported that over 20 gunshots were fired at the victim.

The exact motive behind the...