A tragic incident unfolded in the Ekala area of Ja-Ela, where a man lost his life following a violent clash between two groups during the distribution of flood aid. The Ja-Ela Police reported that 45-year-old Nuwan Kumara, a resident of 78/B Gampaha Road, sustained severe injuries from a sharp weapon during the altercation and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Ragama Teaching Hospital.
The confrontation erupted amid a large gathering at a wholesale store where volunteers were distributing cooked meals and dry rations to those affected by recent flooding. Eyewitnesses noted that what began as a conversation between two groups quickly escalated into a violent dispute. In the chaos, Kumara was attacked, and the assailant fled the scene immediately after the incident.
Police officials have launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. Under the direction of Chief Inspector Chaminda Edirisuriya, the Ja-Ela Police have mobilized resources from the Special Bureau Unit and the Divisional Intelligence Division to apprehend the suspect and restore order in the community.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward as they work diligently to resolve this shocking case of violence amidst a humanitarian effort.
