Rambukkana victim of police shooting a father of two!

The victim who was killed when police fired at a group of protesters who were protesting against the fuel price hike in Rambukkana is Chaminda Lakshan, a father of two residing in Narambedda, Rambukkana.

Four others who were shot by the police are in critical condition and 19 others have been admitted to Rambukkana and Kegalle hospitals with injuries.

Eleven police officers, including an Assistant Superintendent of Police, who were allegedly stoned by protesters, have been admitted to the Kegalle General Hospital for treatment.

The protestors have been blocking the Kurunegala-Mawanella road, Rambukkana-Kegalle road and the Kandy-Colombo railway line since 1.30 am yesterday (19).