In a tragic incident early this morning (22nd March), two men, aged 28 and 29, were killed near the Devinuwara Dewalaya in Gandara. Police reports indicate that the victims were traveling on a motorbike when they were pursued by unidentified assailants in a van.
The chase ended violently as the assailants deliberately collided with the motorbike, causing the victims to lose control. The perpetrators then proceeded to shoot the victims at close range before fleeing the scene.
Law enforcement officials stated that the suspects later attempted to destroy evidence by setting the van on fire a distance away from the crime scene. The burnt-out vehicle has been recovered and is currently undergoing forensic examination.
Police have launched a full-scale investigation into the double homicide. They are appealing to the public for any information that may lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspects.