News Today: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake confirms underworld shootings are due to rival clashes.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has confirmed that the recent shootings reported in different parts of the country were the result of ongoing underworld gang rivalries. Speaking to reporters yesterday, he stated that investigations were currently underway to determine the full extent and motives behind these violent incidents.

The President reassured the public that these clashes do not pose a threat to national security or the safety of the general public. Instead, he emphasized that the incidents were internal conflicts between criminal groups competing for dominance.

During his visit to the Mahanayake Theras in Kandy, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pointed out that underworld networks have been nurtured over the years due to political protection. He warned that the criminal underworld has now evolved into a deeply destructive network, affecting various aspects of law enforcement and public safety.

He further assured the public that his government is taking strict measures to dismantle this criminal network and eliminate the influence of organized crime. Law enforcement agencies have been instructed to conduct thorough investigations and bring all those responsible to justice.

The President also hinted at a deeper conspiracy, revealing that authorities have received credible information about an invisible hand operating behind the scenes to protect and manipulate these underworld groups.