Sri Lanka has recorded 37 shooting incidents resulting in 18 fatalities so far this year, as stated by Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. These statistics were released at a recent weekly Cabinet media briefing. Police reported seizing 867 firearms between January 1 and September 10, a figure that includes various types of weapons. This year's seizure total contrasts with the 2,404 firearms confiscated during the entirety of 2025.
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Sri Lanka Reports 37 Shootings, 18 Fatalities This Year
TLDR
37 shooting incidents and 18 deaths reported in Sri Lanka this year.
Police seized 867 firearms between Jan-Sep 2026.
Firearm seizures are down significantly from 2025.