Evidence submitted in Horana bank robbery probe

The Horana Chief Magistrate’s Court today (08) ordered the manager of the state bank involved in the Rs. 350 million robbery in Horana to provide police with a report detailing the bank’s cash management and financial administration procedures.

The order was issued by Horana Chief Magistrate Lakmini Widanagama following a request made by police, who stated that a proper understanding of the bank’s financial procedures was necessary for the ongoing investigation into the robbery.

During the proceedings, Rs. 17.747 million in cash and a bag, which had allegedly been hidden by the suspect between an iron rack and a wall inside the bank, were also handed over to court as evidence.

Submissions were made before the court by Chief Inspector Dolamulla and Sub-Inspector Jude of the Western North Crimes Division.