The leader of a notorious gang in Sri Lanka was shot dead inside a courtyard by a gunman, a gunman, as a lawyer on Wednesday, BBC Informed Gang leader Sanjeeva Kumara Samraratne, a suspect in several murder cases, was brought to court by the Elite Special Task Force under a heavy armed escort by the commandos. Police said in a statement that he was shot closely as soon as he entered the dock at the bail hearing in the Colombo Magistrate Court. He was rushed to the hospital after being shot, but was declared dead on arrival.
The gang leader, popularly known as Ganmul Sanjeeva, was in custody ever since he was arrested in September 2023 according to the outlet. Police said the gunman used a revolver, which was smuggled into a hollow-out book by a female suspect. He managed to escape from the scene, but later the police caught him. Police have identified the female suspect as 25 -year -old Pinpura Davage Ishara Sevandi.
The authorities have allegedly given a notice promising a reward for any person who reportedly to the woman. Police have also arrested a policeman and van driver on suspicion of helping two suspects in the shooting.
In particular, the latest incident is between a series of murders by rival gangs. At least nine people died this year BBCIn the meantime, the authorities have vowed on the gang violence in the country. The incident has also raised questions about security in the courthouse, the authorities have currently reviewed the security measures.
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On Wednesday, MPs again discussed the gang violence in Parliament, calling it a “major security issue”. Health and Public Media Minister Nalinda Jayatisa, who promised to tighten such criminal activity in December, said on Wednesday that the government would “take the works of organized underworld gangs seriously”.
In addition, new security protocols are being implemented in view of shooting, including deploying armed guards when some people are brought to court.
