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Gunmen opens fire at political rally in Sri Lank's Colombo, one killed
Colombo, July 31 (IBNS): Unidentified gunmen on Friday opened fire at a political rally in Sri Lanka's Colombo city, leaving one person dead.
Twelve other people have been injured in the attack.
The shooting took place shortly after country's Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake left the rally.
According to reports, the gunmen fired bullets at the crowd before escaping.
The shooting took place shortly after country's Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake left the rally.
According to reports, the gunmen fired bullets at the crowd before escaping.
The incident comes ahead of Sri Lanka's parliamentary elections, which will take place onAugust 17.
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