Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- Preliminary investigations have revealed that the murder of a restaurant owner on Marine Drive in Dehiwala, was the result of a dispute between members of rival criminal gangs, police said.

The incident occurred at around 9:10 p.m. yesterday (09), when two unidentified gunmen opened fire, seriously injuring the restaurant owner. The victim was admitted to the Kalubowila Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Police have identified the deceased as 55-year-old A.D. Sanath Balasuri Arachchi, alias "Sana Maama," a resident of the same area.

Investigations have revealed that one of the individuals who was consuming alcohol inside the restaurant at the time of the incident carried out the shooting.

Further...