Srilanka, Oct. 1 -- The younger brother of organised criminal figure 'Loku Patty' has been shot and killed in the Welikanda area of Ahungalla.



He had reportedly been seriously injured in the shooting and was admitted to the Balapitiya Hospital before later succumbing to his injuries.



The shooting was carried out by an unidentified gunman using a 9mm pistol at around 8:10 p.m. today (01), according to Sri Lanka Police.



The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old Lanthuwahandi Sugath Nuwan Kumara de Silva, officials said.



The Police said he is the younger brother of notorious organised criminal figure 'Loku Patty'.



Ahungalla Police are conducting further investigations into the shooting.

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