The main suspect in the shooting and killing of political activist Dan Priyasad has been arrested, the Police confirmed.

The Convenor of the ‘Nawa Sinhale National Movement’, Dan Priyasad, was shot at the ‘Laksanda Sevana’ Housing Complex in Wellampitiya on Tuesday night (22). According to reports, he was initially admitted to the Colombo National Hospital with gunshot wounds, but passed away shortly after due to the severity of his injuries.

As reported two individuals, who had arrived on a motorcycle, fired multiple gunshots using a pistol before fleeing the scene.

Priyasad was reportedly shot four times — twice in the chest and twice in the shoulder. Additionally, another individual who sustained minor injuries during the incident is also currently receiving treatment at the hospital.