Athurugiriya Police have recorded statements from six individuals regarding yesterday’s shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of two people, including the businessman known as ‘Club Wasantha’.
Among those who provided statements was the owner of the tattoo shop where the shooting occurred near the Clock Tower in Athurugiriya. During the investigation, police discovered that Rs. 1 million had been credited to the tattoo owner’s account from Dubai. Authorities suspect the money was deposited to facilitate the murder of Club Wasantha. The owner claimed that his friends in Dubai had transferred the money to buy goods for the shop.
However, Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa stated that further investigations will be conducted to determine if the money was for purchasing shop equipment or an advance for a contract killing.
The shooting took place during the opening ceremony of the tattoo and piercing studio. Six individuals were hospitalized immediately after the incident. Surendra Wasantha Perera, known as ‘Club Wasantha’, and a 38-year-old man succumbed to their injuries upon admission.
Singer K. Sujeewa, who sustained serious leg injuries, is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Colombo. Club Wasantha’s wife and the tattoo shop owner’s wife were also injured.
Police suspect that underworld figure Kanjipani Imran may have orchestrated the shooting. A revolver was recovered from Club Wasantha’s bag following the incident.
In a related development, police recovered the van used by the gunmen to escape, from the Bulathsinghala area last night.
