Colombo: Former U19 captain Dhammika Niroshana was shot dead in front of his wife and kids at his home on Tuesday night, July 16. He was 41. The shocking incident reportedly took place in Niroshana's residence in Ambalangoda. He was standing in front of his house when he was shot at.
Local reports suggested that Dhammika Niroshana's wife and kids were present at home when the crime took place. The former Sri Lanka U19 captain was reportedly shot by 2 bike-borne men with a 12-bore rifle when he was at his Kanda Mawatha residence with his spouse and children.
As soon as the incident took place, the police immediately rushed towards Dhammika Niroshana's residence and sent the body for autopsy for further investigation. The suspect behind the shooting Niroshama is yet to be identified by the police as per reports.
'No Past Criminal History'
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Police say Dhammika Niroshana wasn't involved in any previous criminal cases. The deceased Sri Lankan cricketer recently returned from Dubai to Sri Lanka.
According to Lanka Deepa, a local news website, the police have said that the deceased person was known to Dasun Manawadu, who is a member of the underworld group and has fled to Dubai. Dhammika Niroshana returned to Sri Lanka after completing his work assignment in UAE.
Reports suggested many such incidents have taken place in Ambalangoda in the past few months and have become a matter of concern for local residents.
The motive behind Dhammika Niroshana's death is uncertain as he didn't have any past criminal history, except for his alleged link to a member of an underworld group in Ambalangoda.
Dhammika Niroshana gives up cricket at the age of 20
Dhammika Niroshana was touted one of the Sri Lankan all-rounders who didn't have the privilege to represent national team at international level. Niroshana played for Chilaw Marians Cricket Club and Galle Cricket Club in Sri Lankan domestic circuit.
In first class cricket, Dhammika scored 269 runs and picked 19 wickets in 12 matches. Apart from playing in domestic cricket, the deceased cricket had the privilege to play alongside future Sri Lanka stars, Angelo Mathews, Upul Tharanga and Farveez Maharoof at the U-19 level.
It was reported that Dhammika Niroshana gave up his cricketing career at the age of 20. The reason behind his quitting cricket at a young age is unknown.
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