A shooting incident outside the Mannar Court this morning (16) left two individuals dead and two others injured.

The attack occurred around 9:20 a.m. when two gunmen on a scooter opened fire on a group of people outside the court premises. According to police, the assailants used a pistol to carry out the shooting.

The victims were reportedly at the court for a case hearing. Four individuals sustained injuries in the attack and were rushed to the Mannar Hospital. However, two succumbed to their injuries before reaching the hospital, while the other two remain under treatment.