An opposition politician in Sri Lanka was shot dead at his office. Lasantha Wickramasekara, head of the Weligama council, is the first politician killed in recent months. Sri Lanka has seen a surge in shootings, largely due to drug gang rivalries. Police are investigating the incident and have pledged to crack down on gangs.
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