A Mannar businessman, who narrowly survived serious injury after being shot at by a gang of 8 men today, has alleged that police officers called to the scene helped the culprits escape.
Mr Jaysuthasan Swamipillai said 8 men arrived to his home at 9pm on Thursday evening by car and attempted to shoot at him. After missing the aim, the men tried to run away in their vehicle however the engine was not starting.
Mr Jaysuthasan called the police during this time. However, when the police officers arrived they helped the men restart their car and allowed them to escape before investigating the crime scene, he told reporters.
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