Battaramulla Cooperative Insurance Corp. Chairman injured in shooting

Two unidentified persons on a motorbike shot at the new Chairman of the Battaramulla Cooperative   Insurance Corporation who was travelling in a car at Padukka in the Batagoda area and fled, Meegoda Police said.

Chairman Dharshana Samarawickrama has been admitted to the Homagama hospital with injuries to one of his hands.

The shooting took place while Samarawickrama was on his way to take over the duties of Chairman yesterday (05) at around 7.35am

He has also previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of Co-operative Insurance Company.

Police said that it has been revealed from the preliminary investigations that four shots were fired using a pistol.

It is said that Darshan Samarawickra, who was injured in the shooting is not in a serious condition and is being treated at the Homagama Hospital.

Nugegoda Police Division Criminal Investigation Officers are conducting investigations into the related incident. In addition, officers from the Crime Division Western Province South Range have also initiated special investigations. Officers of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Meegoda Police are conducting further investigations.