(UTV | COLOMBO) – A murder suspect died during a shootout with the police at Iththakatuwa in Monaragala today, Police Spokesman Jaliya Senaratna said.
The 31-year-old suspect has opened fire at the police in an attempt to evade the arrest and was injured when the police returned fire at him.
The injured suspect died after being admitted to the Monaragala Hospital.
Police recovered a shotgun, a hand grenade and a knife in possession of the suspect.