Weligama PS chairman ‘Midigama Lasa’ shot dead in his office

Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, widely known as ‘Midigama Lasa’, has succumbed to gunshot injuries after being shot in his office earlier today.

The incident took place within the Pradeshiya Sabha premises, where two unidentified gunmen, who arrived on a motorcycle, gained access by pretending they needed a letter signed by the chairman.

Once inside, they opened fire while Wickramasekara was seated at his desk.

He was rushed to the Matara General Hospital, but died shortly after admission due to critical gunshot wounds.