In an update on the Beliatta shooting incident, it has been confirmed that Saman Perera, the leader of the “Ape Janabala Party,” is among the five individuals who lost their lives. The incident unfolded near the Beliatta exit on the Southern Expressway, where several people traveling in a defender jeep were targeted and shot.

The authorities have identified Saman Perera as one of the victims, adding a political dimension to the tragic event. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation, and details regarding the motive or perpetrators are yet to be disclosed.