A gang leader was fatally shot in court by a gunman disguised as a lawyer. Police suspect accomplices aided the shooter.
Police think a woman helped him. She may have smuggled in the gun, hidden in a book’s hollow space. She gave the book to the fake lawyer.
The shooter ran and told people about the shooting inside. He was caught, but the woman, Ishara Sewwandi, is still missing. She is twenty-five.
A police officer and a van driver got arrested too. They may have aided the pair. Police say the gun was a revolver.
Sanjeewa went to the hospital and died there. Colombo has seen gang killings erupt. Authorities say they are stopping the violence.
Sanjeewa was in custody since last September. Lawmakers called gang violence a “major issue”. The government will address underworld gangs’ actions.
Courthouse security is under review now. Armed guards could be present to protect targeted people in court. Nine died in gang shootings this year.