Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Police have recovered the motorcycle used by gunmen in the attempted shooting of Dileepa Lakmal, also known as 'Pas Dileepa', in the Pattaduwana area of Minuwangoda.

The motorcycle was found abandoned at a house in the Seeduwa-Raddolugama housing complex.

The license plates of the motorcycle had been removed and were found separately in a bag, apparently to be destroyed.

The helmets worn by the suspects were also discovered hidden near the motorcycle.

The attempted shooting took place last afternoon (13).

The attack failed when the firearm, a 9mm pistol, malfunctioned.

According to police, two individuals dressed in attire similar to police physical training uniforms arrived on a motorcycle and attempted to sho...