Notorious underworld kingpin Jayaweera Patabendige Indika Nilusha alias Ukkuwa has been killed by an unidentified group of people in Tangalle, this morning.
Two other persons, who were injured during the clash, have also been admitted to the Tangalle hospital.
On June 6, 2014, Ukkuwa was arrested for his alleged involvement in connection with the murder of a bus conductor at the Tangalle bus station. The murder of the bus conductor ook place on June 4, 2014.
Ukkuwa was to report to Tangalle hospital every week. The murder had taken place while he was returning from the police station.