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Sri Lanka’s escalating gun violence has claimed yet another innocent life, bringing the death toll in the Middeniya shooting to three. The latest victim, a 9-year-old boy, succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in Galle, police confirmed.
The horrifying incident unfolded around 10:15 p.m. on February 18, when a group of unidentified gunmen ambushed a 39-year-old man from Galpotta, who was traveling on a motorcycle with his two children. The assailants opened fire near Kadewatta Junction, Middeniya, instantly killing the father. His six-year-old daughter later died at Tangalle Hospital, and now, the young boy has tragically followed.
Authorities suspect the attackers used a T-56 assault rifle, a weapon commonly linked to contract killings and gang violence in Sri Lanka. Investigations are currently underway to track down the suspects.
Gun Crimes on the Rise: A Disturbing Trend
This brazen attack comes amid growing concerns over Sri Lanka’s rising gun-related crimes. In recent years, the country has witnessed an alarming surge in organized crime, contract killings, and gang-related shootings, particularly involving high-powered firearms like T-56 rifles.
2023 Crime Statistics: Sri Lanka recorded over 60 gun-related homicides, many linked to underworld rivalries and contract killings.
The horrifying incident unfolded around 10:15 p.m. on February 18, when a group of unidentified gunmen ambushed a 39-year-old man from Galpotta, who was traveling on a motorcycle with his two children. The assailants opened fire near Kadewatta Junction, Middeniya, instantly killing the father. His six-year-old daughter later died at Tangalle Hospital, and now, the young boy has tragically followed.
Authorities suspect the attackers used a T-56 assault rifle, a weapon commonly linked to contract killings and gang violence in Sri Lanka. Investigations are currently underway to track down the suspects.
Gun Crimes on the Rise: A Disturbing Trend
This brazen attack comes amid growing concerns over Sri Lanka’s rising gun-related crimes. In recent years, the country has witnessed an alarming surge in organized crime, contract killings, and gang-related shootings, particularly involving high-powered firearms like T-56 rifles.
2023 Crime Statistics: Sri Lanka recorded over 60 gun-related homicides, many linked to underworld rivalries and contract killings.
Firearm Usage: Despite strict gun laws, criminals continue to access illegal firearms, with T-56 rifles being a weapon of choice for assassinations.
Targeted Killings: Most victims in such shootings have ties to drug trafficking, business disputes, or political rivalries, though bystanders—including children—often get caught in the crossfire.
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