Lasantha Wikramasekara, also known as ‘Midigama Lasa,’ the Chairman of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, was critically injured in a shooting attack this morning (22nd) and has sadly passed away.
While carrying out his official duties at the council, he was attacked by assailants who arrived on a motorcycle.
Local officials quickly rushed him to Matara General Hospital, but unfortunately, his condition was too severe to save him.
Preliminary investigations reveal that two suspects came to the council pretending to be visitors wanting to get a document signed.
They approached the Chairman closely and carried out the shooting before fleeing the scene.
