Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Police Media Spokesperson SSP F.U. Wutler announced that investigations are underway into the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera, a member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya.

According to police, four special teams have been deployed under the direction of the Senior DIG in charge of the Southern Province to investigate the incident.

Preliminary reports indicate that two unidentified assailants arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at Wickramasekera using a small firearm, discharging four bullets before fleeing the scene.

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