11 PM update
Sri Lankan police have retracted an earlier statement announcing the death of SLPP activist Dan Priyasad, who was shot at the Laksanda Sevana apartment complex in Meethotamulla.
While the police spokesman initially confirmed his death, a subsequent update clarified that Priyasad is still alive and currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Colombo National Hospital.
Investigations into the shooting are ongoing. (Newswire)
10 PM update
SLPP activist Dan Priyasad has died in hospital after being shot at the ‘Laksanda Sevana’ apartment complex in Meethotamulla.
Police Spokesman confirmed that Priyasad died of gunshot injuries in the Colombo National Hospital.
Further investigations into the incident are underway (Newswire)