Six injured in shooting

Rafik JALALDEEN

Six persons were injured in a shooting incident in Dahaiyyagama junction, Anuradhapura on Sunday night. One person has been admitted to the hospital in a critical condition. Police spokesman SSP I. M Karunaratna said "a clash between two groups in Dahaiyyagama junction led to the shooting incident. "An armed group fired at the other group leaving at least six injured," Karunaratne said.

The five injured persons were admitted to the Anuradhapura hospital while the critically injured person has been transferred to the Kandy hospital.

He said the suspects were not identified. As they have been firing from hiding. "Police recovered a hand grenade and a pistol from the vicinity. The Army bomb disposal squad has defused the hand grenade," he added.

It was believed that a personal dispute between two persons led to the shooting.

Two special police teams from Anuradhapura are investigating.