UNP parliamentarian T. Maheswaran shot dead- Colombo

UNP parliamentarian T. Maheswaran was shot this morning (January 01) by unknown gunmen, news sources report. According to Colombo national hospital sources, Mr. Maheswaran has received serious gunshot injuries.

Speaking exclusively to defence.lk, Director of Nation Hospital - Colombo, Dr. Hector Weerasinghe said, the medical staff is at full thrust attending to save the parliamentarian. Two other people also injured during the incident were admitted along with the Mr. Maheswaran, hospital sources reveal.

Latest information revealed that Mr. Maheswaran has succumbed to wounds while undergoing intensive medial treatment few minutes ago, at around 10.35a.m.

According to available information, unknown gunmen have shot Mr. Maheswaran inside the Kotehena Sivam Kovil.

Mr. Maheswaran is a former Minister and a UNP parliamentarian.

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