A 38-year-old man was reported dead after attempting to seize the official weapon of a Police officer on duty at the Kotugoda checkpoint in Seeduwa last night.
The Police stated a group of Police officers had inspected a vehicle at the checkpoint during which a passenger seated behind had attempted to seize the firearm of a Police officer inspecting the car.
The firearm had discharged at that time injuring the Police officer on his foot, while it had left the passenger with injuries to his stomach.
The Police officer and injured passenger had been admitted to the Negombo Hospital, after which the passenger had succumbed to injuries.
The deceased has been identified as a resident of Pugoda, while the Seeduwa Police is conducting investigations. (Newswire)
