A private bank down Dharmapala Mawatha in Colombo 3, was allegedly robbed by an individual who arrived on a motorcycle on Sunday morning.

According to the police, the suspect had attacked the guard and proceeded inside the bank. The suspect had allegedly robbed Rs.5.5 million from a cash counter.

The police added that eleven people were in the bank at the time the robbery took place.
Investigations are currently underway to nab the suspect.

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