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House erupts over SJB Weligama PS Chairman's killing
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|October 23, 2025
A tense atmosphere prevailed in Parliament yesterday following the announcement of the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman (SJB), Lasantha Wickramasekara, who succumbed to gunshot injuries sustained during a public council event.
Raising the matter during the parliamentary session, Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa said Wickramasekara had been shot while carrying out his official duties at the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha's public day.
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