A shooting incident has been reported in Udukawa, Weligama this morning, police stated.
According to police, two unidentified gunmen arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at the residence of a member of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha in Udukawa at around 4:40 a.m. today (16).
The shooter had subsequently fled the scene.
When inquired, the Office of the Police Media Spokesperson stated that no one was injured in the shooting and that shots were fired at the gate of the house.
The incident comes against the backdrop of heightened political tensions surrounding the election of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha chairman. The vote was postponed last month following the alleged abduction of two NPP councillors—an incident which remains unresolved, with no arrests made to date.
Opposition parties have accused the government of orchestrating the abductions to disrupt the electoral process and prevent the formation of a new administration.
While the NPP emerged victorious at the Weligama local government election, it lacks the majority needed to form control of the council independently
According to the Police Media Division, the Weligama Pradeshiya Saba member who represents the National People’s Power (NPP) had previously informed police about receiving death threats.