By Norman Palihawadane
A 51-year-old Public Health Inspector (PHI) was shot dead at his residence in Pathiraja Mawatha, Elpitiya, yesterday.
Police said that the shooting had been carried out around 6.50 am by an unidentified gunman who arrived on a motorcycle.
The deceased has been identified as Karandeniya PHI Deepal Roshan Kumara Withanachchi, a father of three.
Police said the victim had led many raids against errant traders selling food unfit for human consumption.
Investigations have revealed that the assassin had used a pistol.
Further investigations to apprehend the suspects involved are being carried out by the Elpitiya Police.
Police said that Withanachchi had served as the Treasurer of the Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU)
Source:: The Island