Under world leader Neluwa Priyantha shot dead by the police

Under world leader Neluwa Priyantha shot dead by the police[ Monday, 04 July 2011, 04:52.58 AM GMT +05:30 ]A most wanted criminal was shot dead by the police Special Task Force in Sooriyawewa last night.

Police spokesman SSP Priyashantha Jayakody said that underworld leader Neluwa Priyantha was killed when he attempted open fire on the STF after he was arrested.

Neluwa Priyantha was wanted over several murders and crimes and had been evading arrest over a long period of time.

After his arrest, the suspect was taken to a location where it was believed that he had a cache of weapon hidden.

When the hidden weapons were found the suspect had attempted to use one to attack the police forcing the police to open fire.

In the ensuing confrontation the suspect was killed, the police media spokesman said.

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