A theft has taken place at the Hanthana housing scheme residence of former state minister – Sujeewa Senasinghe, Kandy police say.
According to a complaint lodged with the police by Mr. Senasinghe, gold, cash and a car battery were among the stolen goods that amounted to around Rs. 500,000.
Mr. Senasinghe had also stated to the police that two employees at the house were behind the theft.
Further investigations are underway and arrests are yet to be made.