Gunshots heard near MP Wijeydasa’s house

THURSDAY, 20 DECEMBER 2012 

The Mirihana Police are investigating a complaint lodged by BASL President MP Wijeydasa Rajapakshe after two empty cartridges were found in the vicinity of his house early this morning, the Police said

Sources said that the youngest son of the MP had heard gun shots at 12.20 am today and had heard a car driving by thereafter. Subsequently the driver of Mr. Rajapakshe had inspected the vicinity of the house early this morning when the two empty cartridges were found.

The Police are currently recording a statement from Rajapakshe at his residence in Nawala.

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited UNP MP and BASL president Wijeydasa Rajapakshe’s Nawala home today following a complain that gunshots were heard from the vicinity of the home last night, President Spokesman Mohan Samaranayake said. Pix by Sudath Silva

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the house of UNP MP 

and Bar Association President Wijedasa Rajapakshe at Nawala a short while ago, the Ada Derana reporter confirmed. It was reported that there had been an alleged shooting outside the house of Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe this morning at around 12.20am.

Presidents Counsel MP Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe reported a shooting outside his home which occurred this morning at around 12.20am (December 20).

MP Rajapakshe stated that he heard the gunshots which he believed came from outside his residence while three bullet shells were found outside his house today.

He further stated that the police have arrived in the area and launched an investigation into the incident.

December 20, 2012