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Opposition politician killed in a Sri Lankan town by an unidentified gunman

An unidentified gunman fatally shot Lasantha Wickramasekara, an opposition politician in Sri Lanka, at his office in Weligama, making him the first politician killed in recent violence according to police statements.
Wickramasekara was attending to work when the gunman entered and opened fire before fleeing, resulting in the politician's death at the hospital, as confirmed by police.
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala claimed the murder is linked to gang rivalry and mentioned ongoing court cases against Wickramasekara.
Opposition lawmaker Ranjith Madduma Bandara criticized the government for failing to provide security to Wickramasekara and stated that they should take responsibility for his death.

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