40-year-old man shot dead in Kalansuwa

A 40-year-old man was shot dead on Sunday night in the Arab city of Kalansuwa near the west coast.

MDA paramedics confirmed his death shortly after arriving at the scene.

The police have launched an investigation into the incident and are on the lookout for the suspects.

The man was reportedly shot in his car after two masked men fired an automatic weapon at the victim.

This is a developing story.