Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Investigations into the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara alias Midigama Lasa have revealed a planned motorcycle switch used by the gunmen to evade capture.

CCTV footage shows that after the shooting, the two suspects fled a short distance before one dismounted and escaped on a second, waiting motorcycle. Police are still determining whether the person who switched bikes was the shooter or the rider.

The attack occurred during the PS's 'Public Day' yesterday when one suspect, posing as a civilian, approached the Chairman and opened fire. Wickramasekara was pronounced dead on arrival at Matara General Hospital.

Four Police teams and the STF are investigating the murder, which offi...