Sri Lanka sees surge in gun violence: 22 killed in 27 shootings

 Sri Lanka has experienced a disturbing increase in gun violence this year, with 27 shooting incidents resulting in 22 deaths and several injuries.

 

Police said that 18 of these shootings were carried out by organized crime groups, accounting for 19 fatalities.

 

The latest incident took place in Devinuwara, where two young men on a motorcycle were shot at and killed by assailants travelling in a van. 

 

Four suspects, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the attack.

 

In total, 13 people have been injured in shootings this year, with eight of these injuries linked to organized crime activities.