Rs1.4 million stolen in Seeduwa bank robbery

March 31, 2014 

Police today revealed that a total of Rs 1.4 million in cash has been stolen from a private bank in the Liyanagemulla area in Seeduwa, following an armed robbery which also resulted in the bank’s manager being hospitalized with stab wounds.

It was initially reported that the robbers had stolen only Rs 50,000 from the bank, however police now say that an additional Rs 1,350,000 has also been robbed from the bank. 

The bank’s manager who was stabbed by one of the robbers, during the robbery last night, is currently receiving treatment in hospital. 

Following a statement recorded from the bank manager today it was revealed that the suspects had managed to steal around Rs 1.4 million in cash before making their getaway, police spokesman said. 

Seeduwa Police are investigating the robbery. 

Police arrest 14 J’pura Uni students

March 31, 2014 

Fourteen students of the Sri Jayawardenapura University have been arrested by Mirihana Police in connection with an incident which had taken place within the university premises on February 24. 

One person was injured and hospitalized following a clash between students and security personnel at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura on February 24. 

A group of students from the university hostel had reportedly attacked the security post at the entrance at around 8.10pm with stones and other missiles.  

One security guard was injured from the attack and was admitted to hospital. 

The situation was later brought under control while a large number of police personnel were stationed at the university premises.