A shooting incident inside the Aluthkade Courts Complex earlier today resulted in the death of notorious drug trafficker and organized criminal ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’, police have confirmed.
According to eyewitness accounts and initial reports, the shooting occurred within the court premises, a location considered highly secure due to the presence of law enforcement officers and judicial officials. Ganemulla Sanjeewa was reportedly targeted at close range, and he succumbed to his injuries at the scene before emergency services could intervene.
Security forces have cordoned off the area, and specialized police units, including the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), have been deployed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage and questioning court personnel and witnesses to identify the assailants and determine whether the incident was a result of a planned assassination, gang rivalry, or internal criminal conflicts.
Sources indicate that ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ was a high-profile underworld figure with extensive links to drug trafficking, organized crime, and violent activities. He had reportedly been involved in multiple criminal cases, and his presence in court today was related to ongoing legal proceedings against him.
This brazen attack has raised serious concerns about security lapses within the judiciary, prompting authorities to assess potential threats to other high-profile detainees and witnesses. Law enforcement officials have vowed to bring those responsible to justice, while further investigations are underway to uncover the motive and possible masterminds behind the attack.
