Sri Lanka Clashes: MP Shoots Himself With Revolver, At Least 139 Injured In Violence

Lawmaker Amarakeerthi Athukorala shot and critically injured two persons for blocking his car, on May 9. Police stated that one of whom later succumbed to his injuries. After the incident, MP Athukorala "took his own life with his revolver". Also, at least 139 have been admitted to hospital following the ongoing clashes in Colombo. Reportedly, the violence erupted after PM Rajapaksa's supporters brought in buses and stationed near his residence.