COLOMBO (News 1st)- A Sri Lankan Police Officer has been hailed a hero after he valiantly stopped two men from making a getaway with over Rs. 20 Million.

The money was being moved to a private bank in Thambuttegama on Monday (26) afternoon when two men on a motorcycle attempted to steal the money at gunpoint.

The Police Sergeant, identified as Buddhi Kumara, who was passing by had intervened to foil the heist.

Police Spokesperson SSP & Attorney Nihal Thalduwa told News 1st that the Police Sergeant had tussled with the robbers, and also taken away the firm that they were in possession, and finally arrested the men for theft. 

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