In a startling incident, gunfire erupted near the residence of Anuradhapura District Member of Parliament and renowned actor, Uddika Premaratne. The shooting occurred in close proximity to his father's house on Anuradhapura Airport Road, sending shockwaves through the community.

The Anuradhapura Headquarters Police confirmed that unidentified individuals fired shots at the car in which MP Uddika Premaratne was traveling. Neither the MP nor any other occupants in the vehicle sustained injuries in the attack.

Details surrounding the incident suggest that a group of individuals from a van targeted the MP's car while he was en route home. Following the shooting, the assailants swiftly fled the scene.

Anuradhapura Headquarters Chief Inspector of Police and a team of officials arrived at the location to initiate an investigation into the matter.

Uddika Premaratne, who was elected to Parliament from Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna representing the Anuradhapura district in the previous general election, has a significant presence in the political landscape. He is a member of the National Freedom Front led by Wimal Weerawansa and had recently been serving as an Independent Member of Parliament.