An attempted shooting shook the Parakrama Watta area in Mahabage today. According to Police Spokesperson DIG Nihal Talduwa, two assailants on a motorcycle targeted a field officer from the Wattala MOH Office. At around 8:00 AM, the intruders entered the officer's home and attempted to discharge a T-56 firearm, which fortunately malfunctioned, saving the officer's life.
A physical altercation ensued, during which the assailants assaulted the officer with the weapon before fleeing the scene. Authorities are actively investigating the incident.