7 dead in attack on prison bus in Sri Lanka

Risingbd Desk: At least seven people have been in a shooting attack on a prison bus transporting inmates in Sri Lanka.

Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a bus transporting prisoners to a court south of Sri Lanka's capital.

The gunmen blocked the path of the bus, which was carrying more than 30 prisoners, and opened fire, at Kalutara 40km south of Colombo.

They also attacked a van with prison officials who were providing security, killing two.

A leading gang member in custody for the murder of six people was also killed.

Prison buses transporting remand prisoners have come under attack regularly recently, as rival gangs take revenge and try to prevent them coming out on bail.

Source: Agencies




Risingbd/Feb 27, 2017/Mukul