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The opposition United National Party leader died of a gun shot injury along with a civilian, police spokesman N K Ilangakoon said.
Five others were injured in the shooting, he said.
Maheswaran, who was attacked at near Sri Ponnambala Vaneswara Hindu Temple in Kotahena, succumbed to his injuries at the Colombo General Hospital.
Asked if Tamil Tiger rebels could be behind the attack, Ilangakoon said: "At this moment we cannot identify the assailants."
A search operation is on, he added.
Maheswaran, in his 40s, is a former Minister and represents Colombo district in Parliament.
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