Man shot dead in Kurunegala

A man has shot his best friend dead, while he was sleeping at night at his house on February 25.

The deceased was identified as J.M. Manoj Indika Jayasekara (30) of Batekumbura in the Polgahahawela Police area in Kurunegala.

The eldest son of the victim has identified the gunman.

The deceased and the suspect were drivers working at a private company and reportedly, he was killed over a family dispute, Polgahawela Police said.

Investigations are continuing.