Thusitha Halloluwa, former Director General of Public Relations to ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe, narrowly escaped a gunfire attack in Narahenpita today, police confirmed.
According to initial reports, two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle intercepted Halloluwa’s vehicle and opened fire using a pistol-type weapon. The assailants reportedly fired several shots into the air and at the vehicle before assaulting Halloluwa and fleeing the scene.
A confidential file in Halloluwa’s possession was allegedly stolen during the attack, raising suspicions of a targeted motive.
Attorney-at-Law Dinesh Dodangoda, who was also traveling in the vehicle, sustained injuries and was admitted to hospital. The extent of his injuries has not yet been disclosed.
Police have launched a full investigation into the incident. No arrests have been made so far.
