Conflict● ElevatedAug 20 · Aug 20, 2026, 3:30 AM

TID Nabs Prime Suspect Behind Mount Lavinia Huludagoda Road Shooting

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from lankanewspapers.com · Sri Lanka

The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) has apprehended a primary suspect involved in a shooting incident on Mount Lavinia Huludagoda Road. This indicates progress in an ongoing security investigation.

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