Srilanka, July 26 -- New details have emerged regarding the shooting incident that occurred last night (25) in Bellanwila.

The gunman allegedly responsible for the fatal shooting of a restaurant owner in Bellanwila has been identified as a deserter from the Sri Lanka Army who is also wanted in connection with the theft of firearms from the Minneriya Army Camp, according to police sources.

Two suspects linked to the murder were arrested by police near the Nawagamuwa public cemetery shortly after the shooting.

The incident occurred at around 7.45 p.m. yesterday outside a restaurant near the entrance to the Bellanwila walking track on the Dehiwala-Boralesgamuwa Road.

Police said two men arrived on a scooter and opened fire on the restau...