Srilanka, July 4 -- A 45-year-old former army soldier was shot dead in the Batuwatte area under the Ragama Police Division last night (3).

According to initial investigations, unidentified gunmen arrived in a three-wheeler and opened fire using a pistol-type weapon before fleeing the scene.

The victim, a resident of Batuwatte, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Ragama Police have launched a full investigation to apprehend the suspects involved in the shooting.

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