Lasantha Wickramasekara — widely known as ‘Midigama Lasa’ — the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, has tragically passed away after sustaining critical injuries in a shooting incident.
The attack took place this morning (22), right inside the Pradeshiya Sabha office, while the Chairman was seated in his official chair. Two unidentified gunmen, who arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire at close range.
Officials of the Pradeshiya Sabha immediately rushed him to the Matara General Hospital, but despite their efforts, he could not be saved.
It has now been revealed that the shooters had entered the premises under the pretense of delivering a document for signature — before launching the fatal attack.
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